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The Theory of Light and Matter

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The Theory of Light and Matter is a thought-provoking collection of interconnected short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships. Set against diverse backdrops, it delves into themes of loss, love, and the passage of time, offering a poignant reflection on life's unexpected turns. Each story captures intimate moments of decision and change, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of personal connection.
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The Theory of Light and Matter

These ten stories offer a stunning vision of contemporary American suburbia, littered with tension, heartbreak and revelations. They take readers across the country - from rural Pennsylvania to Southern California to the quiet streets of Connecticut. At the heart of each story, characters struggle to find meaning in their daily lives.

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These ten stories offer a stunning vision of contemporary American suburbia, littered with tension, heartbreak and revelations. They take readers across the country—from rural Pennsylvania to Southern California to the quiet streets of Connecticut. At the heart of each story, characters struggle to find meaning in their daily lives.

Among them, a college student searches for her soul mate, a young man reconstructs the memory of a friend's deadly fall, and two neighbours share an intimate secret.

The Theory of Light and Matter by Andrew Porter delves into the intricacies of human emotions and relationships, providing a profound commentary on the search for connection and understanding in an ever-changing world.

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ISBN: 9781921656057

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 192

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