What is the author's style in The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough?

McCullough's novel relies heavily on description and detail to evoke a strong sense of place in the Australian Outback. The author describes thoughts, feelings and actions of characters more often than she reveals character through dialogue. Scenes and detail, especially detail of everyday life in the Australian Outback, are used effectively to propel the action of the novel. Many words and phrases native to the Australian Outback are used, from calling kangaroos "kangas" to using the term "jackaroos" for itinerate ranch hands. In particular, the term "squatters" designates the landed gentry of New South Wales. Some of McCullough's most evocative language emerges when discussing the land, flora and fauna, especially in New South Wales and Queensland.