Along with the 1983 film, a Musical production was performed in Canberra, Australia in 1999 by Supa Productions. Six years pass, and his other aunt from England comes to Australia to 'civilise' him. I don't know why I have never even thought about picking up this book. away from her sister Lila. This book is so beautifully written it is mesmerising. They were Jews, Fascists, anti-Communists, and others dispossessed. We went to Balmoral Beach and when I cracked this book open, by happy coincidence, it was set around that area (Balmoral Beach / Neutral Bay). I had seen the movie as a kid and it surprised me how much of the movie had stayed with me (hold me Logan, hold me). an excellent book, evocative not only of Australia but of human attitudes & prejudices, the misunderstandings of communication, and family relationships. The line I remember from the film wasn't in the book! When he's six or eight, his posh Aunt Vanessa descends from England. Multiple POVs ensure that, interestingly, no character is "the bad guy". At Vanessa's, there's a regimen of private school, round vowels, piano and riding lessons, and lonely indoor play with fancy toys. Add the first question. It captures so much emotion and perspective of each character and also captures the essence of Sydney in the 1930's. He's miserable and when he objects, she sues for complete custody. PS is happy at Lila's, playing with children, running about, speaking up. I was stoked! Nicholas Gledhill, in his first role, is brilliant - he carries the film. careful, he might hear you by Sumner Locke Elliott ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 27, 1963 The knee-high eavesdropper of the title, 6(apple) year old P.S., was the postscript to his mother Sinden's ""ridiculous life"" and her short lived marriage to Logan Marriott, a shiftless gold prospector. It's most definitely a five-star read. The wins were achieved against meaningful contenders - Peter Weir's The Year of Living Dangerously, Paul Cox's arthouse Man of Flowers as well as big budget commercial efforts such as Phar Lap. Once it did 'get going' it definitely drew me in. A powerful story of a custody battle from the perspective of a seven year old boy. Careful He Might Hear You is a rare Australian film, a full-scale melodrama. Careful, He Might Hear You - the novel by Sumner Locke Elliott (a thinly disguised autobiographical piece) - is a meandering, but still engaging, narrative of a six-year-old Australian boy, orphaned at birth with the death of his mother and an forever absentee father. Two couples go to a mutual friend's wedding and end up swapping partners. Set in 1930s, Great Depression Australia it is a tug-of-war between two sisters, vying for the custody (and love) of their deceased sister's little boy. 0 of 0 people found this review helpful. The progenitor, perhaps, of Tsolkias' "The Slap" - only infinitely more subtle. to London permanently. The film does its best to bridge that gap - what success there is in defining the relationships is excellently attempted by the actors - they did all they could with the script they were given - but in the end we see very little of the emotions which drew them together and yet tore them apart. Centennial Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. And will he take on Vanessa's challenges to find out who he is and to love someone? Those rainbirds! I was so on the edge of my seat when it got close to the verdict that I skipped a few pages and then wanted to throw the book across the room when I read the decision...but there was still more. PS, short for postscript, is an "almost orphan": his mother, the writer Sinden, died in childbirth and… Careful He Might Hear You, by Sumner Locke Elliot, is a complicated novel, revolving around the story of a six year old boy named PS and his search for personal identity amidst the conflicts of his closest relatives. Be the first to ask a question about Careful He Might Hear You. Sometimes you read about a book's brilliance so much that it taints your impression of it when you finally read it. What a beautifully written book with incredible insights into the weird psychologies and motivations of people. Back into their lives comes Vanessa, yet another aunt/sister (there are still even two more), who has been living in England as a companion to Ettie, their family's wealthy cousin. Set in 1934, written in 1963, filmed in 1983 and read in 2018. I bought this as an airport read. Sometimes you read about a book's brilliance so much that it taints your impression of it when you finally read it. PS is happy at Lila's, playing with children, running about, speaking up. Great book club read - should generate much discussion. We’d love your help. A mind in adolescent turmoil; in rebellious conflict with... See full summary ». At times it feels like a Hollywood film of the 1940s, something that might have been directed by Alfred Hitchcock or Douglas Sirk, the king of Hollywood melodrama. A tragedy it definitely is but this is the stuff of life. 3.5 or almost 4 stars, most enjoyable text I’ve read for uni so far this year. The stage production was developed by David Sale (Book and Lyrics) and Ron Creager (music) and starred Toni Lamond (as Lila Baines), Jayden Cooke and Jordan Prosser (as PS) and Bronwyn Sullivan (as Vanessa Scott). The story of two sisters fighting over custody of their 6yo nephew PS. But this story deserves so much more. Loved reading about the Australia of my Grandparents. First published in 1963, Sumner Locke Elliott's Careful, He Might Hear You is a big, beautiful, bold-hearted book set in Sydney during the Great Depression. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Careful, He Might Hear You grossed $2,431,126 at the box office in Australia. Awards. I wonder if my memory is even correct. I was so on the edge of my seat when it got close to the verdict that I skipped a few pages and then wanted to throw the book across the room when I read the decision...but there was still more.

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