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Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Magpie Wing,' a transformative debut novel by Max Easton that intertwines the lives of three dynamic characters in Sydney's evolving landscape. Set against the backdrop of the gritty western suburbs and inner-city Sydney, this contemporary Australian literary fiction masterpiece captures the essence of youth, identity, and the search for belonging. Join Walt, a scrappy idealist; Duncan, an aspiring footballer; and Helen, a restless sister seeking something greater, as they navigate the complexities of adulthood amidst their families' pasts. The story unfolds amidst football fields, punk gigs, and the decaying glamour of pubs, chronicling their journeys from the 1990s to the present. This poignant book highlights how diverse communities – from underground music scenes to rugby league clubs – intersect in unexpected ways. If you are a fan of novels that offer a rich tapestry of contemporary struggles and social commentary, 'The Magpie Wing' is a must-read. This brand new release from Giramondo Publishing, with ISBN 9781925818765, is sure to resonate with readers seeking deep emotional connections and gripping stories. Note that shipping for this item is free, with delivery taking up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781925818765
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Helen, Walt and Duncan are looking for ways to entertain themselves in the sprawl of Sydney’s western suburbs. Walt, scrappy and idealistic, wants to prove a point, and turns to petty vandalism. His friend Duncan sticks to his fledgling football career, and sexual encounters in strange houses. Walt’s sister Helen, restless and seeking something larger than herself, is forced by scandal to leave the family home. As they move into adulthood they gravitate to the dingy glamour of the inner-city suburbs, to escape their families’ complicated histories, and in search of new identities, artistic, sexual and political.
The Magpie Wing is set on football fields, in punk gigs, and in dilapidated and gentrifying pubs, moving from the nineties to the present, and between the suburbs and the inner city. Max Easton’s debut novel explores how, even in a city divided against itself, disparate communities — underground music scenes, rugby league clubs, communist splinter groups — share unexpected roots.
'Max Easton’s The Magpie Wing is a moving portrait of a city and region undergoing enormous change, told through the perspectives of three unique, sympathetic and vulnerable characters...an exciting debut that tells a compelling story...I recommend it to anyone who reads contemporary Australian literary fiction.' — Brad Jefferies, Books+Publishing
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: 9781925818765
Year: 2021
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Helen, Walt and Duncan are looking for ways to entertain themselves in the sprawl of Sydney’s western suburbs. Walt, scrappy and idealistic, wants to prove a point, and turns to petty vandalism. His friend Duncan sticks to his fledgling football career, and sexual encounters in strange houses. Walt’s sister Helen, restless and seeking something larger than herself, is forced by scandal to leave the family home. As they move into adulthood they gravitate to the dingy glamour of the inner-city suburbs, to escape their families’ complicated histories, and in search of new identities, artistic, sexual and political.
The Magpie Wing is set on football fields, in punk gigs, and in dilapidated and gentrifying pubs, moving from the nineties to the present, and between the suburbs and the inner city. Max Easton’s debut novel explores how, even in a city divided against itself, disparate communities — underground music scenes, rugby league clubs, communist splinter groups — share unexpected roots.
'Max Easton’s The Magpie Wing is a moving portrait of a city and region undergoing enormous change, told through the perspectives of three unique, sympathetic and vulnerable characters...an exciting debut that tells a compelling story...I recommend it to anyone who reads contemporary Australian literary fiction.' — Brad Jefferies, Books+Publishing