Smokehouse

Name: Smokehouse
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702263026
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By Melissa Manning

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In Smokehouse by Melissa Manning, a collection of interlinked short stories set in Tasmania reflects the lives of individuals confronting personal dilemmas and changes. The narrative explores themes of family, relationships, and the emotional landscapes in which the characters find themselves. Through vivid storytelling, the book offers poignant insights into human connections and the resilience needed to face life’s challenges.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy deeply woven narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of life in small communities. The storytelling might captivate those who appreciate rich character development and emotional depth.

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An accomplished story collection that is deeply rooted in the Tasmanian landscape and those moments in people's lives when everything changes.

Set in southern Tasmania, the linked stories in Smokehouse bring into focus a small community and capture those moments when life turns and one person becomes another. As we get to know these characters—a mother whose fresh start leads to a fractured future, a stonemason seeking connection, a woman grieving her adopted mother, a couple torn apart by their daughter's drug addiction—we learn how their lives intersect, in various ways, across time and place.

With insight and empathy, Melissa Manning interrogates how the people we meet and the places we live shape who we become.

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Smokehouse by Melissa Manning is a captivating collection of interconnected short stories that has received praise for its evocative writing and emotional depth. Readers appreciate Manning's ability to delve deep into the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of everyday life. The stories are noted for their atmospheric settings and rich character development, offering a poignant exploration of connection and loss.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702263026

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 314g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Melissa Manning is a Melbourne-based writer and part-time lawyer. She grew up in southern Tasmania and has lived and worked in London and Hungary. Her writing has been recognised in awards and published widely, including in Best Small Fictions (US), To Carry Her Home (UK), Award Winning Australian Writing and Overland. Smokehouse is Manning's debut collection. www.lissmanning.com @lissymanning facebook.com/melissamanningwriter/

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