Description
Immerse yourself in the world of *Between a Wolf and a Dog*, a poignant novel that intricately weaves themes of forgiveness, family, and the poignant beauty of ordinary life. This stunning narrative, which garnered the prestigious 2017 Victorian Premier's Literary Award for Fiction and the 2016 University of Queensland Fiction Book Award, provides a reflective exploration of human emotions and relationships. The story follows Ester, a dedicated family therapist whose professional life contrasts sharply with her frayed personal connections. Estranged from her sister, April, and her ex-husband, Lawrence, Ester's quest for love and connection unfolds over a rainy day in Sydney, showcasing the intricacies of middle-class anxieties, loneliness, and the quest for happiness. Through powerful prose, the novel captures the transformative power of art amidst the everyday struggles of life. Discover why Charlotte Wood praises this work for its stark realism and emotional depth. *Between a Wolf and a Dog* is not just a book; it's a celebration of resilience and love, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of family dynamics and personal growth.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761380778
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Description:
WINNER OF THE 2017 VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR FICTION
WINNER OF THE 2016 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND FICTION BOOK AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 STELLA PRIZE
'Whenever I need reminding of the preciousness of ordinary life I return to this stunning novel of forgiveness and family, which gives clear, beautiful voice to the fierce luck of being alive.'
Charlotte Wood
Ester is a family therapist with an appointment book that catalogues the anxieties of the middle class- loneliness, relationships, death. She spends her days helping others find happiness, but her own family relationships are tense and frayed. Estranged from both her sister, April, and her ex-husband, Lawrence, Ester wants to fall in love again. Meanwhile, April is struggling through her own directionless life; Lawrence's reckless past decisions are catching up with him; and Ester and April's mother, Hilary, is about to make a choice that will profoundly affect them all.
Taking place largely over one rainy day in Sydney, rendered with evocative and powerful prose, the multi-award-winning Between a Wolf and a Dog is a celebration of the best in all of us - our capacity to live in the face of ordinary sorrows, and to draw strength from the transformative power of art.
'Blain just gets better and better. The clarity, warmth, and precision of Between a Wolf and a Dog brings to mind the formal beauty of an exquisitely cut gemstone. Blain looks at the big questions - mortality, grief, forgiveness - through the lens of one family's everyday struggle to love each other. This portrait
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761380778
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Description:
WINNER OF THE 2017 VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR FICTION
WINNER OF THE 2016 UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND FICTION BOOK AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 STELLA PRIZE
'Whenever I need reminding of the preciousness of ordinary life I return to this stunning novel of forgiveness and family, which gives clear, beautiful voice to the fierce luck of being alive.'
Charlotte Wood
Ester is a family therapist with an appointment book that catalogues the anxieties of the middle class- loneliness, relationships, death. She spends her days helping others find happiness, but her own family relationships are tense and frayed. Estranged from both her sister, April, and her ex-husband, Lawrence, Ester wants to fall in love again. Meanwhile, April is struggling through her own directionless life; Lawrence's reckless past decisions are catching up with him; and Ester and April's mother, Hilary, is about to make a choice that will profoundly affect them all.
Taking place largely over one rainy day in Sydney, rendered with evocative and powerful prose, the multi-award-winning Between a Wolf and a Dog is a celebration of the best in all of us - our capacity to live in the face of ordinary sorrows, and to draw strength from the transformative power of art.
'Blain just gets better and better. The clarity, warmth, and precision of Between a Wolf and a Dog brings to mind the formal beauty of an exquisitely cut gemstone. Blain looks at the big questions - mortality, grief, forgiveness - through the lens of one family's everyday struggle to love each other. This portrait