Anchor Point

Name: Anchor Point
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922213617
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By Alice Robinson

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Anchor Point by Alice Robinson is a compelling narrative set in the Australian wilderness that explores themes of family, resilience, and environmental change. The story follows a family's struggle to maintain their farm across generations, confronting natural disasters and the shifting landscape. Through beautifully crafted prose, it examines the impact of human actions on the environment and the enduring bonds of kinship.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories of resilience and family dynamics set against the backdrop of the Australian landscape. It delicately explores themes of environmental change and personal growth over generations, offering a poignant narrative filled with emotional depth and rich writing.

Anchor Point

Alice Robinsons writing is gritty, poetic and moving. Both the fine detail - the startling and economical turns of phrase and imagery - and the big picture sweep of the narrative reveal a rare talent for compelling storytelling that explores the pressing issues of our time. - Fiona Capp

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As her parents clash over unwashed dishes and unlit fires, ten-year-old Laura works hard to keep the household running. When her mother disappears into the bush, Laura finds a farewell note and makes an impulsive decision that alters the course of her family's life.

Despite her anger and grief, Laura helps her father clear their wild acreage to carve out a farm. But gradually they realise that while they may own the land, they cannot tame it - nor can they escape their past.

Anchor Point charts Laura's life over the course of four decades as she tries to hold her family together and find her place in the world. Eventually, she has to confront the choices she has made and decide where she truly belongs.

This is an eloquent, arresting and quintessentially Australian novel that no reader will easily forget.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Anchor Point by Alice Robinson is generally praised for its evocative depiction of the Australian landscape and its exploration of family and environmental themes. Reviewers often commend the book's vivid character development and the way it handles complex relationships over several decades. The narrative's focus on resilience and the impact of climate change also receives frequent commendation, with readers highlighting its emotional depth and lyrical prose.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922213617

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Alice Robinson is a lecturer in creative writing at Melbourne's NMIT. She has a PhD in creative writing from Victoria University and her work has been published widely. Anchor Point is Alice's first novel.

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