An Uncertain Grace

Name: An Uncertain Grace
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925355987
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By Krissy Kneen

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An Uncertain Grace by Krissy Kneen is a thought-provoking exploration of future technologies and the complexities of human consciousness. The narrative revolves around five characters whose lives interweave through groundbreaking virtual reality advancements. The story challenges perceptions of identity, intimacy, and the nature of experience, offering a rich tapestry of imagination and reflection on human desires.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate thought-provoking fiction that explores themes of identity, technology, and human connection. The story delves into a future shaped by innovative possibilities, examining the boundaries of body and mind in a deeply imaginative narrative. It offers a unique blend of philosophical questions and intimate human experiences, perfect for those who love speculative fiction with a personal touch.

An Uncertain Grace

The finest work yet from one of Australia's most daring literary voices.

* Widespread review coverage guaranteed in the Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, NZ Herald, as well as literary publications such as The Lifted Brow and those with interest in gender issues * Interview on RN Books and Arts Daily confirmed * Author is a popular festival and event participant, and very well connected in the trade and media * Reading copies available before publication * Budget for bookseller catalogues * Shared advertising in magazines like ABR and the Big Issue * Online advertising via Google Adwords * Feature title in Text newsletters, website and social media campaigns

Description

University lecturer Caspar receives a gift from his former student, Liv: a memory stick containing a virtual narrative. The virtual reality immerses him in the experience of their past sexual relationship, but this time from Liv's perspective. Caspar will realise what was an erotic interlude for him was vastly different for her.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925355987

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Krissy Kneen is the award winning author of the memoir Affection, the novels Steeplechase, Triptych, The Adventures of Holly White and the Incredible Sex Machine and An Uncertain Grace, and the Thomas Shapcott Award-winning poetry collection Eating My Grandmother. She has written and directed broadcast documentaries for SBS and ABC television.

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