Description
Discover a transformative literary experience with 'Merciless Gods,' a dazzling collection of short stories by the acclaimed author Christos Tsiolkas. Delving into themes of love, sex, death, and family, this powerful anthology probes the deeper realms of human emotions and experiences. Published in 2016 by Allen & Unwin, this **336-page** book invites you to explore tales that resonate with tenderness and brutality, shedding light on the intricacies of friendship and betrayal. Tsiolkas, known for his bestselling novels such as 'The Slap' and 'Barracuda,' showcases his remarkable talent for storytelling, crafting characters and situations that linger with you long after you've turned the last page.
Critics acclaim him as one of Australia's most significant contemporary writers; his narratives are described as unputdownable, reflecting the urgency and passion that are hallmarks of his style. The Adelaide Advertiser heralds Tsiolkas as 'one of the most astute chroniclers and critics of our age,' while the Washington Post lauds his powerful writing that leaves readers 'gasping with admiration.' With 'Merciless Gods,' Tsiolkas continues to redefine the modern storytelling landscape, making this collection a must-have for enthusiasts of poignant fiction. Order now and experience a compelling blend of harsh realities and intimate revelations.
**Delivery Information:**
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9781760291365
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin
- Pages: 336
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760291365
Year: 2016
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 336
Description:
Love, sex, death, family, friendship, betrayal, tenderness, brutality, sacrifice and revelation.
This incendiary collection of stories from acclaimed writer Christos Tsiolkas, bestselling author of The Slap and Barracuda, takes you deep into worlds both strange and familiar, and introduces you to characters who will never let you go and situations that will haunt you forever.
'. one of the most significant contemporary storytellers at work today.' Colm Toibin, author of Brooklyn
'. there is not a more important writer working in Australia today.' Australian Bookseller & Publisher
'. one of our most important novelists.' Age
'Tsiolkas has become that rarest kind of writer in Australia, a serious literary writer who is also unputdownable, a mesmerising master of how to tell a story. He has this ability more than any other writer in the country .' Peter Craven, Sun-Herald
'One of the most astute chroniclers and critics of our age and culture, Tsiolkas is a passionate, poetic, political polemicist, but his critiques take the form of enthralling stories that are peopled with characters that bounce off the page.' Adelaide Advertiser
'Tsiolkas is a hard-edged, powerful writer ... leaves us exhausted but gasping with admiration.' Washington Post
'The sheer energy of Tsiolkas' writing-its urgency and passion and sudden jags of tenderness-is often an end in itself: a thrilling, galvanising reminder of the capacity of fiction to speak to the world it inhabits.' James Bradley, Monthly
Critics acclaim him as one of Australia's most significant contemporary writers; his narratives are described as unputdownable, reflecting the urgency and passion that are hallmarks of his style. The Adelaide Advertiser heralds Tsiolkas as 'one of the most astute chroniclers and critics of our age,' while the Washington Post lauds his powerful writing that leaves readers 'gasping with admiration.' With 'Merciless Gods,' Tsiolkas continues to redefine the modern storytelling landscape, making this collection a must-have for enthusiasts of poignant fiction. Order now and experience a compelling blend of harsh realities and intimate revelations.
**Delivery Information:**
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9781760291365
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin
- Pages: 336
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760291365
Year: 2016
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 336
Description:
Love, sex, death, family, friendship, betrayal, tenderness, brutality, sacrifice and revelation.
This incendiary collection of stories from acclaimed writer Christos Tsiolkas, bestselling author of The Slap and Barracuda, takes you deep into worlds both strange and familiar, and introduces you to characters who will never let you go and situations that will haunt you forever.
'. one of the most significant contemporary storytellers at work today.' Colm Toibin, author of Brooklyn
'. there is not a more important writer working in Australia today.' Australian Bookseller & Publisher
'. one of our most important novelists.' Age
'Tsiolkas has become that rarest kind of writer in Australia, a serious literary writer who is also unputdownable, a mesmerising master of how to tell a story. He has this ability more than any other writer in the country .' Peter Craven, Sun-Herald
'One of the most astute chroniclers and critics of our age and culture, Tsiolkas is a passionate, poetic, political polemicist, but his critiques take the form of enthralling stories that are peopled with characters that bounce off the page.' Adelaide Advertiser
'Tsiolkas is a hard-edged, powerful writer ... leaves us exhausted but gasping with admiration.' Washington Post
'The sheer energy of Tsiolkas' writing-its urgency and passion and sudden jags of tenderness-is often an end in itself: a thrilling, galvanising reminder of the capacity of fiction to speak to the world it inhabits.' James Bradley, Monthly