ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Nick Earls is one of my favourite Australian writers, so a new collection of his short stories was a real treat for me. Some of the stories turn out to be linked, which adds to the enjoyment of Earls' deft and sympathetic treatment of his characters. In the title story, a man travels through mid-west America on a business trip with his boss, and learns that in Normal, his boss was something else other than the boring, normal person he now is. The longest story in the collection has two men on a small group tour, who tell outrageous lies about each other in a personal game of payback which ultimately reveals the closeness of their difficult relationship. Other tales take place in Brisbane, and overseas destinations, but each one contains a small truth within the smooth storytelling. HIghly recommended. Lindy
By:
Nick Earls Imprint: Random House Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 348g ISBN:9781864711547 ISBN 10: 186471154X Publication Date:02 July 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
