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Zigzag Street

By Nick Earls
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In Zigzag Street by Nick Earls, the story follows Richard Derrington, a lawyer whose life is in disarray after a series of personal setbacks. Living in a dilapidated Brisbane home on Zigzag Street, Richard navigates humorous and often awkward encounters while attempting to find solace and direction in his tumultuous life. The novel adeptly explores themes of identity, relationships, and the unpredictability of adulthood.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about self-discovery and the humorous mishaps of everyday life. It centres around a young man navigating the ups and downs of relationships, career challenges, and the quirky dynamics of suburban living. If you appreciate witty dialogue and relatable characters, this story offers a charming and entertaining read.

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Zigzag Street

Richard Derrington is twenty-eight and single. More single than he'd like to be. More single than he'd expected to be, and not coping well. Since Anna trashed him six months ago he's been trying to find his way again. He's doing his job badly, he's playing tennis badly, his renovating attempts haven't got past the verandah, and he's wondering.

A comic masterpiece -- Who Weekly. The book that began it all for Nick Earls.

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A comic masterpiece -- Who Weekly.

The book that began it all for Nick Earls.

Here I am, on a work day of some importance, riding out of town in a cab with a babe I've just concussed with footwear.

Richard Derrington is twenty-eight and single. More single than he'd like to be. More single than he'd expected to be, and not coping well. Since Anna trashed him six months ago, he's been trying to find his way again. He's doing his job badly, he's playing tennis badly, his renovating attempts haven't got past the verandah, and he's wondering when things are going to change.

Zigzag Street covers six weeks of Richard's life in Brisbane's Red Hill. Six weeks of rumination, chaos, poor judgement, interpersonal clumsiness...and, eventually, hope.

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Zigzag Street by Nick Earls is praised for its witty and humorous portrayal of modern life. Reviewers appreciate the relatable protagonist and Earls' skillful depiction of ordinary challenges, making it a favourite for readers seeking a light, entertaining narrative. Its vivid setting and engaging characters provide both laughter and a genuine look into personal growth amidst life's unpredictability.

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ISBN: 9781863252867

Publisher: Transworld Publishers (Division of Random House Australia)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2000

Country: Australia

Imprint: Bantam

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 109.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Nick Earls is the author of thirteen books, including bestselling novels such as Zigzag Street, Bachelor Kisses and Perfect Skin. His work has been published internationally in English and in translation. Zigzag Street won a Betty Trask Award in the UK in 1998, and Perfect Skin was the only novel nominated for an Australian Comedy Award in 2003. 48 Shades of Brown was awarded Book of the Year (older readers) by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2000, and in the US it was a Kirkus Reviews selection in its books of the year for 2004. 48 Shades of Brown and Perfect Skin have been adapted into feature films, with Solo un Padre, the film adapted from the Italian edition of Perfect Skin, a top-ten box office hit in Italy in 2008. After January, 48 Shades of Brown, Zigzag Street and Perfect Skin have all been successfully adapted for theatre, and the Zigzag Street play toured nationally in 2005. The True Story of Butterfish is his first work simultaneously written as both a novel and a play.

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