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In Joyful by Robert Hillman, readers are transported to rural Australia where the story unfolds around a widowed bookseller dealing with grief and chronic heartache. As he grapples with his past and the loss of love, he finds unexpected solace through a passionate friendship and community ties. The narrative explores themes of healing and human connection with warmth and depth.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories filled with emotional depth, exploring themes of unexpected love and second chances. The narrative offers a blend of tenderness and complexity, inviting you into a journey of human connection and resilience that resonates deeply.

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Joyful

After his wife's death, Leon uncovers her secret passions for another. Trying to wrestle back her memory almost consumes him.

* Author to be interviewed in a major Australian newspaper such as Age or Sydney Morning Herald * Widespread review coverage in Australian and New Zealand newspapers such as the Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian and NZ Herald * Widespread review coverage in literary publications such as Australian Book Review, Good Reading and Kill Your Darlings * Widespread review coverage in general interest publications such as The Big Issue and NZ Listener * Author to be interviewed on national and local radio programs such as ABC Radio National's Books and Arts Daily * Limited number of bound proofs available to the trade * Advertisements in literary and current affairs publications such as ABR, Griffith Review and the Monthly, and on their associated websites * Advertisements in bookseller newsletters and catalogues * Promotions and giveaways with targeted subscriber groups, including book lovers such as Reading Room and CAE * Promotions through Text's newsletter, including the chance to win signed copies

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Leon is a man unburdened by sexual desire. Nonetheless, he adores his wife, only partly for the way she wears his collection of haute couture. When she becomes ill and dies, he is shattered. Then he discovers her correspondence with an unknown lover, and his suffering veers towards madness.

Leon hunkers down at his neglected country property, Joyful, with the entire local supply of whiskey and a bizarre plan to retrieve (posthumously) Tess's devotion. In this extraordinary comedy, Robert Hillman evokes his characters with kindness, grace, and wit.

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Joyful by Robert Hillman is praised for its intricate portrayal of grief, longing, and redemption, with a narrative that balances humour and sorrow. The prose is noted for its vivid cultural setting and complex storylines, making it an engaging and thought-provoking read. Hillman's skillful writing is highlighted, offering an original exploration of themes such as mourning and forgiveness while creating memorable characters in a uniquely Australian context.

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ISBN: 9781922079916

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 467g

Pages: 346

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