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Six Bedrooms

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In Six Bedrooms by Tegan Bennett Daylight, the stories explore the complex journey of adolescence, capturing the poignant and oftentimes raw experiences of growing up. Through a series of interconnected tales, the characters navigate the challenges of friendships, family dynamics, and identity, painting a vivid picture of youth in transition. The narratives are deeply grounded in the realities of Australian life, offering a sincere and compassionate look at the rites of passage.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories that delve into the complexities of adolescence and the early stages of adulthood. With its portrayal of the in-between moments of growing up, the narrative captures the nuanced experiences of friendships, change, and self-discovery with authenticity and emotional depth.

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Six Bedrooms

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Six Bedrooms is about growing up; about discovering sex; and about coming of age. Full of glorious angst, embarrassment, and small achievements.

Hot afternoons on school ovals, the terrifying promise of losing your virginity, sneaking booze from your mother's pantry, the painful sophistication and squalor of your first share house, cancer, losing a parent.

Tegan Bennett Daylight's powerful collection captures the dangerous, tilting terrain of becoming an adult. Over these ten stories, we find acute portrayals of loss and risk, of sexual longing and wreckage, blunders and betrayals.

Threaded through the collection is the experience of troubled, destructive Tasha, whose life unravels in unexpected ways, and who we come to love for her defiance, her wit, and her vulnerability.

Stunningly written, and shot through with humour and menace, Six Bedrooms is a mesmerising collection of moments from adolescence through adulthood, a mix of all the potent ingredients that make up a life.

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Six Bedrooms by Tegan Bennett Daylight has received praise for its astute portrayal of adolescence and the transition into adulthood. Critics often highlight the author's nuanced character development and her ability to capture the complexities of teenage life with authenticity and empathy. The collection of interconnected short stories is lauded for its vivid prose and emotional resonance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857989130

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vintage (Australia)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Tegan Bennett Daylight is a critic, teacher and fiction writer. She is the author of several books for children and teenagers, the novels Bombora, What Falls Away and Safety. Her stories appear in a wide range of Australian journals, including Griffith Review, Meanjin and Best Australian Stories. She loves in the Blue Mountains with her husband and two children.

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