Love, burnout and literary scandal: This week’s best new books
This week's book reviews cover a diverse range of themes, including love, burnout, and literary scandals. Critics evaluate ten new fiction and non-fiction releases, highlighting the emotional intricacies of relationships and the challenges of living with disability. The reviews emphasize the depth and complexity of the narratives presented by the authors.
- ▪The reviews include works such as 'A Beautiful Loan' by Mary Costello, which explores the protagonist's search for intimacy over 25 years.
- ▪Geraldine Mellet's 'Things I Cannot Say' addresses the challenges faced by a quadriplegic woman in an aged care facility.
- ▪The articles reflect on the authenticity of emotional experiences and the impact of institutional abuse.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Sydney Morning Herald.