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The Idea of Perfection

Text Classics
By Kate Grenville
Series: Text Classics
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The Idea of Perfection by Kate Grenville explores the unlikely romance between two very different people in a small Australian town. A plain and socially awkward woman and an awkward engineer are both struggling with personal imperfections. As they become entangled in a local heritage project, the novel delves into themes of love, identity, and personal growth, set against a vividly depicted rural backdrop.
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The Idea of Perfection

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Kate Grenville's Orange Prize-winning novel The Idea of Perfection is the story of the small town of Karakarook, and of Douglas Cheeseman and Harvey Savage—two people who seem the least likely in the world to fall in love.

Unlike Felicity Porcelline, a woman dangerously haunted by the idea of perfection, they come to understand that what looks like weakness can be the best kind of strength.

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The Idea of Perfection by Kate Grenville is praised for its exceptional wit and comedic portrayal of social behaviour. With high acclaim for its writing, reviewers describe it as a delightful and luminous read. The novel captivates readers with its brilliance and offers a rare literary experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922182470

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Neil Armfield

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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Fiction General Fiction Kate Grenville Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Text Classics

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