Great writing as thoughts were presented in various layers. McLeod is the main character, weak but socially aware, empathic and romantic. The Aboriginal dance group is a great mix of personalities from the born again Christian to the curse maker to the pragmatist. The Japanese-American beauty is hard to place. Throw in a hijack, aircrew, the Jewish journalist, the Jewish spy, the miners, mob hysteria, plastique, parents and the plot thickens. A bit too introspective towards the end but very enjoyable to read to the end.