Great Day | Critical Overview
Dream Stuff earned Malouf overwhelming critical praise, and "Great Day" is often singled out as the finest story in the collection. Paul Sharrad, in his article on Malouf's short prose, insists that Malouf is "Australia's leading producer of 'poetic prose.'" He finds that "the shorter work … relies for its impact on musical qualities such as rhythm and cadence and the modulation of evocative motifs" and allows Malouf "more consistently to tap into his creative strengths and to provide new insights into old experiences."
Rebecca Miller in her review of Dream Stuff...
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