{"title":"Tobias McCorkell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTobias McCorkell\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive voice in contemporary Australian literature, known for his keen observations and evocative storytelling. His works provide refreshing insights into the complexities of human relationships and the small yet profound moments that shape our lives. McCorkell's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eEverything in its Right Place\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to his ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate with a wide audience. This book delves into the trials and triumphs of its characters, capturing the essence of everyday life with authenticity and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositioned firmly in the General Fiction category, McCorkell's writing is characterised by its engaging prose and vivid portrayal of settings and emotions. Readers are often drawn into the rich tapestry of his characters’ lives, feeling both moved and enlightened by the end of each story. Whether you're new to his works or a long-time fan, Tobias McCorkell’s books offer a compelling reading experience that is both thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everything-in-its-right-place-by-tobias-mccorkell-9781925760606","title":"Everything in its Right Place","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonglisted for the Colin Roderick Award 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoburg, Melbourne. Ford McCullen is growing up with his mother Deidre and his Pop and Noonie in 'The Compound', a pair of units in the shadow of Pentridge prison. His father, Robert, has left them to live in the bush with his new male partner. Nobody is coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Ford's paternal grandmother Queenie's good fortune allows him to attend a prestigious Catholic private school on the other side of the river and to learn the violin, Ford finds himself balancing separate identities. At school, he sees himself being moulded into an image that is not his own, something at odds with the rough and tumble of his beloved north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrumbling under the weight of his family's expectations and realising that he just might be the only adult amongst them, Ford embarks on a quest for meaning while navigating the uncomfortable realities of his father's life, his mother's ongoing crisis, and the pillars of football and religion, delving ever deeper into a fraught search for the source of the 'McCullen curse'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything in its Right Place\u003c\/em\u003e tackles themes of class, love, and sexuality with humour, truth and grit. It is a story of the legacies and dilemmas that families bring, of how we all must find our own way, astonishingly told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Powerful and urgent. Crackling with energy and wit, \u003cem\u003eEverything in its Right Place\u003c\/em\u003e is a dark joyride of a read, its danger and beauty announcing a roaring new talent.' - Roger Averill, author of \u003cem\u003eRelatively Famous\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKeeping Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Equal parts harrowing coming of age story, and paean to the joys of a misspent youth, \u003cem\u003eEverything in its Right Place\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartbreaking, lyrical love letter to overcoming trauma, and finding oneself in the bohemian heart of Melbourne.' - Liam Pieper, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Feel-Good Hit of the Year\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSweetness and Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711375462636,"sku":"9781925760606","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17931393482873.jpg?v=1754218087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tobias-mccorkell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}