Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

The Ash Burner

3.5 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 86 ratings, 17 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Ash Burner by Kári Gíslason is a reflective novel that follows a young boy named Ted as he grows up in a coastal Australian town. Through Ted's eyes, the narrative explores themes of friendship, family, and the complexities of personal identity. The story elegantly weaves past and present, examining how formative experiences shape one's journey into adulthood.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3400
Elsewhere:
$3700
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

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?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about personal introspection set against a vividly drawn Australian landscape. It weaves themes of memory, belonging, and the reshaping of one's identity through past choices, offering a rich tapestry of emotions and beautifully crafted prose.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Ash Burner

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Growing up with his father in a small coastal town, all Ted knows about his mother is that she died when he was a boy. His father has brought them halfway across the world to start anew, but her absence defines and haunts their lives.

When Ted meets Anthony and Claire, an intense friendship begins, carrying them to Sydney and university. They introduce him to poetry and art, and he feels a sense of belonging at last. But as the trio's friendship deepens over the years, Ted must learn to negotiate the boundaries of love, and come to terms with a legacy of secrets and silence.

Written with extraordinary grace and sensitivity, The Ash Burner explores beauty and desire, grief and loss, and the search for one's true self.

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?

The Ash Burner by Kári Gíslason is a compelling narrative blending themes of identity and belonging, set against the vivid Australian landscape. Readers praise its evocative storytelling and incisive character studies, highlighting the author's ability to weave past and present seamlessly. The book's exploration of familial relationships and personal history resonates deeply with audiences, garnering appreciation for its emotional depth and lyrical prose.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702253423

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Authors Bio, not available

Also by Kári Gíslason

View all

More from General Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.