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Explore the profound and gripping tale in *Nothing to See*, a captivating novel by Pip Adam that has already made waves as a contender for the prestigious 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. This thought-provoking narrative intertwines the lives of two women, Peggy and Greta, who embark on a journey toward sobriety, facing an unfamiliar world filled with new challenges. From learning how to cook to navigating the complexities of job hunting, their bond appears to unify their identities—until a pivotal moment leaves one of them missing.
Set against the backdrop of Auckland over three decades, *Nothing to See* dives deep into themes of substance abuse, loneliness, and the search for human connection in a rapidly evolving society. As the characters grapple with their realities, ultimately questioning what it means to truly exist, readers are drawn into an emotional exploration of life’s complexities. With a unique blend of gritty realism and uncanny speculation, this novel delivers a rich experience that speaks to resilience and vulnerability in our contemporary world.
The book, released in 2021 under Giramondo Publishing, is perfect for readers seeking intense literary fiction that tackles difficult topics with depth and grace. It's an excellent read for fans of character-driven stories, modern literature, and narratives that explore addiction and recovery.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925818680.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925818680
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
*Shortlisted for the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards: The Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction*
Peggy and Greta are trying to get sober. They know almost nothing about the world: how to cook, how to shop, how to find a job. To fill time, they sort clothes at the Salvation Army shop, and attend daily AA meetings. They seem to have no identity of their own— or rather, they appear to have only one identity between the two of them. Then, without warning, one of them is gone, and the other is left alone, trying to find her place in the world. But is it Peggy or Greta who is left? Or is it someone else altogether?
Nothing to See is grounded in the details of everyday life, of sharehouses and workplaces, of substance abuse and sex, and of the emergence of new technologies that fill every facet of existence. Yet the women at its centre seem on the brink of disappearing altogether. Set in Auckland across three decades, Pip Adam's enigmatic, uncanny novel asks what it means to seek relief from shame and loneliness, to find care when the fabric of reality is ready to come apart.
'A total masterpiece. Gripping, weird, funny, closetothe bone. An intense portrait of sobriety, a mystery, a sci-fi novel, an urgent book about living in our panoptical present.'— Dan Kois
'Wildly good…a fiery study in class and addiction and the boring exhausting grind of building a splintered life into something whole.'— Catherine Woulfe,The Spinoff
Set against the backdrop of Auckland over three decades, *Nothing to See* dives deep into themes of substance abuse, loneliness, and the search for human connection in a rapidly evolving society. As the characters grapple with their realities, ultimately questioning what it means to truly exist, readers are drawn into an emotional exploration of life’s complexities. With a unique blend of gritty realism and uncanny speculation, this novel delivers a rich experience that speaks to resilience and vulnerability in our contemporary world.
The book, released in 2021 under Giramondo Publishing, is perfect for readers seeking intense literary fiction that tackles difficult topics with depth and grace. It's an excellent read for fans of character-driven stories, modern literature, and narratives that explore addiction and recovery.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925818680.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925818680
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
*Shortlisted for the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards: The Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction*
Peggy and Greta are trying to get sober. They know almost nothing about the world: how to cook, how to shop, how to find a job. To fill time, they sort clothes at the Salvation Army shop, and attend daily AA meetings. They seem to have no identity of their own— or rather, they appear to have only one identity between the two of them. Then, without warning, one of them is gone, and the other is left alone, trying to find her place in the world. But is it Peggy or Greta who is left? Or is it someone else altogether?
Nothing to See is grounded in the details of everyday life, of sharehouses and workplaces, of substance abuse and sex, and of the emergence of new technologies that fill every facet of existence. Yet the women at its centre seem on the brink of disappearing altogether. Set in Auckland across three decades, Pip Adam's enigmatic, uncanny novel asks what it means to seek relief from shame and loneliness, to find care when the fabric of reality is ready to come apart.
'A total masterpiece. Gripping, weird, funny, closetothe bone. An intense portrait of sobriety, a mystery, a sci-fi novel, an urgent book about living in our panoptical present.'— Dan Kois
'Wildly good…a fiery study in class and addiction and the boring exhausting grind of building a splintered life into something whole.'— Catherine Woulfe,The Spinoff