Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia, serves as the main setting for the novel. Clementine, Erika, Sam, Oliver, Vid, Tiffany, and their families are all residents of Sydney. They work in and around the city. Most of the novel takes place during the rainy season, with rain falling on an almost-constant, daily basis. Only at the end of the novel does the weather let up, which symbolically reflects improvement in the lives of the characters involved.

Vid’s house and backyard

Vid’s house and backyard serve to be a primary setting in the novel. It is at Vid’s place that the characters of the novel assemble for what will become the infamous barbeque. Vid’s house is a reflection of his and Tiffany’s wealth. The backyard is elaborately decorated and landscaped, and it includes a beautiful fountain. Erika will later visit Vid’s backyard in the attempt to...