Still Life with Tornado
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Still Life with Tornado
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Still Life with Tornado
A philosophical, captivating and humorous book that asks some big questions about dysfunctional families, abuse and survival
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16-year-old Sarah is an aspiring artist who has dropped out of school and believes she's in the middle of an existential crisis. Maybe that explains why she keeps encountering different versions of herself all across town.
When a significant family secret is unveiled, Sarah embarks on a journey to uncover what went wrong on the day six years ago when her brother Bruce left home for good.
Still Life with Tornado by A.S. King delves deep into themes of identity, family secrets, and the complexities of growing up.
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?
Still Life with Tornado by A.S. King is praised for its unique blend of magical realism and deep exploration of teenage anxieties, offering a skilfully constructed narrative with compelling characters. The book addresses themes of inner strength, empowerment, and existential introspection, with a mix of surreal elements and lyrical writing that captivates readers across ages. Critics highlight King's ability to present the surreal as real while tackling profound life questions, creating a rewarding and thought-provoking experience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925498646
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 May 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
A.S. King is the award-winning author of eight acclaimed YA novels. Her novel Please Ignore Vera Dietz earned a 2011 Michael L. Printz Honor and Ask The Passengers won the 2013 Los Angeles Times Book Prize. John Green called her 'one of the best YA writers working today.' King lives with her family in Pennsylvania, where she returned after living on a farm and teaching adult literacy in Ireland for more than a decade.
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