Total

Name: Total
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838857691
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Rebecca Miller

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Total by Rebecca Miller is a collection of interconnected stories delving into the complexities of human relationships and personal identity. The book explores a myriad of lives, each grappling with change, ambition, and the search for meaning. A tapestry of narratives unfolds, weaving together unique voices that define what it means to navigate the currents of modern life.
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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 appreciate intricate character studies and masterfully interwoven narratives. It offers a deep dive into the layers of human experience, capturing warmth, wit and emotional complexity. If you're inspired by stories that combine personal revelation with a touch of magic, this book may appeal to you.

Total

Arresting and darkly prescient stories which deftly navigate the fault lines of relationships from the bestselling author of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

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A pregnant mother of two finds herself increasingly in thrall to her help, Nat. For Joad, the discovery of a haunting typewritten document in an old desk in need of restoration is overwhelming. And when Roxanne rescues her sister from an institution, she comes to realise how vulnerable they both are.

Deftly navigating the fault lines of relationships—new, established or remembered—Total is a powerful collection of brilliantly imaginative stories. From the comforting mundanities of motherhood to a technologically infected near future that mirrors our present with dark prescience, each life captured in this collection is unforgettable.

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?

Total by Rebecca Miller is a collection celebrated for its wit and emotionally complex narratives, described as both cinematically vivid and captivating. Reviews highlight the collection's ability to offer fresh perspectives through characters familiar yet distinct, with stories exploring a range of moods from comedic to speculative. The prose is appreciated for its deft surprises and layers, with a distinctive style that defies clichés, making it a pleasure to read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838857691

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 133g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Rebecca Miller is a writer and director. She is the author of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, a Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick, which she also adapted for screen; Personal Velocity, her feature film of which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance; and Jacob's Folly. Her film work includes Angela, The Ballad of Jack and Rose and Maggie's Plan. Her work has been published in thirty-two languages.