here's what the back cover blurb has to say:

"stark is a secret consortium with more money than god, and the social conscience of a dog on a croquet lawn. what's more, it knows the earth is dying.

deep in western australia where the aboriginals used to milk the trees, a planet-sized plot is taking shape. some green freaks pick up the scent: a pommie poseur; a brain-fried vietnam vet; aboriginals who have lost their land... not much against a conspiracy that controls society. but ecoaction isn't in society: it just lives in the same place, along with the cockroaches.

if you're facing the richest and most disgusting scheme in history, you have to do more than stick up two fingers and say 'peace'."

i read this many years ago; after re-reading it, it's obvious to me why it didn't leave a lasting impression :) i wish i could say lots of flattering things, but the truth is, i wanted to like it, 'cause i think ben elton's funny and smart, but this book left me cold. this is sad, 'cause his later books (particularly "dead famous") are pretty good. i hope the next reader digs this way more than i did :)

posted off as part of the 2006 australian secret santa. merry christmas, and happy reading!!

thank you :)
saw the movie many years ago and loved it, so now i can step back into time with the book.

RELEASE NOTES:

to be read during the trip, will release this book in Camp Mokuleia during the FACILITATOR'S RHYTHMICAL PLAYSHOP