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Wild Abandon
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Wild Abandon
A breathtaking new novel from the Stella Prize-winning author of The Strays.
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In the fall of 2011, a heartbroken young man flees Australia for the USA. Landing in the excessive, uncanny-familiar glamour and plenitude of New York City, Will makes a vow to say yes to everything that comes his way. By fate or random chance, Will's journey takes him deep into the American heartland where he meets Wayne Gage, a fast-living, troubled Vietnam veteran, would-be spirit guide and collector of exotic animals. These two men in crisis form an unlikely friendship, but Will has no idea just how close to the edge Wayne truly is.
Wild Abandon is a headlong tumble through the falling world of end-days capitalism, a haunting, hyperreal snapshot of our own strange times. We read with increasing horror and denial as we approach the cataclysmic conclusion of Will's American odyssey, dreading what is galloping towards us, but utterly unable to look away.
This lyrical and devastating new novel from the Stella Prize-winning author of The Strays offers us startling and profound visions of the world and our place in it.
'Thrilling and heartbreaking by turns—a glorious novel.'
Michelle de Kretser
Wild Abandon made me fall in love with fiction again . . . Only a superlative can do it justice: this is a great novel.'
Christos Tsiolkas
'What a fearless talent . . . and what an exhilarating novel.'
Malcolm Knox
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Wild Abandon by Emily Bitto presents a vivid exploration of themes such as loss, freedom, and self-discovery. It has been praised for its rich, evocative prose and its ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Many readers appreciate the novel's engaging narrative and the well-drawn characters, commending Bitto's talent for weaving in-depth personal journeys within a broader societal context.
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ISBN: 9781760879136
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 September 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 536g
Pages: 448
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About the Author
Emily Bitto is a Melbourne-based writer of fiction, poetry and non-fiction. She has a Masters in Literary Studies and a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Melbourne. Her debut novel, The Strays, was the winner of the 2015 Stella Prize. Her fiction, poetry and non-fiction has appeared in various publications, including Meanjin, The Age, the Monthly, the Saturday Paper, The Big Issue, and The Sydney Morning Herald. In 2018, she was awarded a six-month Australia Council International Residency in Rome, to work on her second novel and debut poetry collection. She has been teaching creative writing for over a decade, and is currently a tutor at the Faber Writing Academy. She is also the co-owner of Carlton wine bar Heartattack and Vine.
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