Little Plum

Name: Little Plum
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922790064
Price: 35.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Laura McPhee-Browne

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.68

( 479 ratings, 69 reviews)

Summary

Little Plum by Laura McPhee-Browne delves into the intimate and introspective journey of a woman grappling with personal loss and the mysteries of self-discovery. As she navigates her world of grief and memory, she explores the delicate connections between everyday life and the profound, seeking healing and understanding within the threads of her past and present. A moving narrative of resilience, the book captures the universal struggle to find meaning and solace.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$35⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$38⁰⁰~~

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Little Plum

$35⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$38⁰⁰~~

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 emotionally resonant stories that delve into personal growth and complex relationships. It's perfect for those who appreciate evocative, introspective narratives centred on a protagonist navigating life's uncertainties and yearning for connection and understanding.

Description

Beautifully capturing the emotional complexity of impending motherhood, Little Plum is a rich and vital story from a rising star in Australian fiction.

On the cusp of thirty, Coral learns that a thing is growing inside her body. It is not necessarily a complete disaster, she tells herself. I'm okay, she tells herself.

Soon the thing inside her is the size of a plum. 'Little Plum,' she says, 'Little Plum, I love you.'

And she wants to love it, the little plum. It's just that she can't yet think of it as what it is becoming - a baby, and not just a fruity morsel.

Coral is tapping and shrugging more than usual. She is trying to stop the creature in her head from taking hold.

Coral might not be okay - or she might be seeing more clearly than anyone.

Bold, dark and sensuous, Little Plum is the stunning follow-up to the award-winning debut Cherry Beach. With skill and sensitivity, Laura McPhee-Browne takes us inside the mind of an expectant mother.

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?

Reviews of Little Plum by Laura McPhee-Browne highlight its exquisite and unsettling narrative that deeply explores themes of motherhood and mental health. Critics praise the author's ability to transform ordinary moments into profound and beautiful experiences through her velvety and empathetic prose. The novel is described as evocative and immersive, offering both a tender portrayal of parental love and a candid examination of mental illness. The writing is noted for its sensitivity, clarity, and masterful use of imagery, making it a unique and moving literary treat.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922790064

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 256

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Laura McPhee-Browne Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Laura McPhee-Browne is a writer and social worker living in Melbourne, on Wurundjeri land. Her short stories have been published widely in Australia. Cherry Beach (2020), her first novel, won a NSW Premier's Literary Award.

Also by Laura McPhee-Browne

View all

Cherry Beach

By Laura McPhee-Browne

Paperback

$34⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$37⁰⁰~~

Available
Ships in 4-6 weeks
Pre-order

Worry Doll

By Laura McPhee-Browne

Paperback

$37⁰⁰

Pre-order
Out 30 Jun 2026