Jean Harley was Here

Name: Jean Harley was Here
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702259548
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By Heather Taylor Johnson

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In Jean Harley Was Here by Heather Taylor Johnson, the story revolves around the lives of those impacted by the vibrant and beloved Jean Harley after a tragic accident. Through the interconnected perspectives of friends, family, and acquaintances, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the profound effect one person's life can have on others.
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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?

This novel might appeal to you if you enjoy poignant and richly woven narratives about love, loss, and the healing power of community. It skilfully explores the impact of a single life on multiple others through heartfelt, interconnected stories.

Jean Harley was Here

Jean Harley Was Here is a touching and original exploration of love, relationships, and the ways in which we need each other.

'Heather Taylor Johnson has a poet's understanding of the world- her exploration of the way in which our lives intertwine - for better and for worse - is nuanced and poignant. A book to savour.' Hannah Kent, bestselling author of Burial Rights and The Good People

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Jean Harley Was Here by Heather Taylor Johnson tells the poignant story of Jean Harley - wife, mother, lover, dancer - who is a shining light in the lives of those who know and love her. However, when tragedy strikes, it raises the question: what becomes of the people she leaves behind?

Jean's devoted husband, Stan, must now navigate life as a single father to their young son, Orion. Her best friends, Neddy and Viv, find their relationship unravelling at the seams. Meanwhile, Charley, the ex-con who caused it all, struggles to reconcile his past crimes with his present mistakes.

Life without Jean will take some getting used to, but her indelible imprint remains. Jean Harley Was Here is a touching and original exploration of love, relationships, and the ways in which we need each other.

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?

Jean Harley Was Here is described as a contemplative and hopeful novel that skillfully avoids excessive emotion, despite its poignant premise. Readers found themselves engaged and moved by the realistic portrayal of love and friendship. The narrative's intricate structure and character development received praise, with some reviewers expressing a strong emotional connection to the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702259548

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 February 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 248

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Fiction General Fiction Heather Taylor Johnson Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Heather Taylor Johnson was born in the United States and has lived in Australia since 1999. Jean Harley Was Here is her second novel; her first was Pursuing Love and Death. She has published four volumes of verse and is the poetry editor for Transnational Literature. She is also the editor of the anthology Shaping the Fractured Self- Poetry of Chronic Illness and Pain. Heather lives in Adelaide with her husband and three children.