The novel not only poetically exhibits the unique natural scenery of Australia but also stresses the mixed feature of Australian culture using the aboriginal language, myths, celebrations and ballads.

• 小说不仅诗意地展示了澳洲独特的自然风光 ,而且还利用了土著的语言、神话、庆典和歌谣等突出了澳洲文化的“混杂性”。