Immaculate

Name: Immaculate
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761067990
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By Anna McGahan

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Immaculate by Anna McGahan is a thought-provoking tale exploring themes of identity and belief. The story follows a young woman whose life takes a surreal turn when she experiences an extraordinary conception. This unexpected journey challenges her understanding of truth and faith, pushing her to question everything she once knew.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by stories that explore themes of faith, identity, and the unexpected challenges in life. This novel creatively blends elements of mystery and spirituality, offering a unique journey that questions one's beliefs and the idea of miracles. Perfect for readers who appreciate deep character development and thought-provoking narratives.

Immaculate

Winner of the prestigious The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award.

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'Tragic and moving.' HSU-MING TEO, previous winner of The Australian/Vogel's Award

All Frances wants is a cure for her daughter, but that would take a miracle, and miracles aren't something Frances believes in anymore.

Newly divorced from her pastor ex-husband and excommunicated from the church community she once worked within, she wrestles alone with the prognosis of her terminally ill child. Any suggestion of 'divine intervention' is salt in the wound of her grief. So when Frances is forced to take in a homeless and pregnant teenage girl who claims to have had an immaculate conception, she's deeply challenged.

But sixteen-year-old Mary is not who she seems, and soon opens the door to perspectives that profoundly shift Frances's sense of reality, triggering a chain of astonishing events. It seems that where there is the greatest suffering lies an unexpected magic. Frances begins to hold hope for her family's future, but the miracle prayed for is not always the one received.

Immaculate is a provocative and tender exploration of loss, identity, and healing, and the secret worlds we hide within in order to survive.

'A gripping and unique story.' KATE ADAMS, bookseller

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?

Immaculate by Anna McGahan is praised for its evocative prose and profound exploration of themes like spirituality and self-discovery. Reviewers often highlight the depth and complexity of the protagonist's journey, noting the book's ability to blend realism with elements of the mystical. The novel is noted as a thought-provoking read that challenges conventional narratives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067990

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 400

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Anna McGahan Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Anna McGahan is the author of Metanoia and the collection of poetry, Skin. She is an actor, playwright and screenwriter, and has written essays for The Griffith Review, The Guardian and other publications. Anna lives in Meanjin (Brisbane), with her two daughters.