Suburbia

Name: Suburbia
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079572
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By Jeremy Chambers

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Summary

Suburbia by Jeremy Chambers is a general fiction novel that delves into the complexities of suburban life. The story unfolds through the eyes of a young boy, offering an insightful view of his interactions and observations within his close-knit community. It captures the nuances of familial bonds, friendships, and the hidden tensions lurking beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary suburban existence.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by stories that delve into the complexities of suburban life, exploring the hidden tensions and personal narratives within seemingly mundane settings. It offers a poignant reflection on everyday experiences and the emotional undercurrents that drive ordinary people.

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Roland lives with his parents, Graham and Joyce, and his younger sister, Lily, in the golden light of a leafy outer suburb - Glenella. He dreams of escaping, of finding an intoxicating life somewhere else. He is fascinated by Cassie Noble, who lives down the road with her brash parents, Colleen and Reg. But when Darren Wilson moves into the neighbourhood with his Triumph motorcycle, everything changes.

After his brilliant debut, The Vintage and the Gleaning, Jeremy Chambers' new novel, Suburbia, is a revelation - a coming-of-age drama about the end of innocence set in a baffling world of hardwood fences and fragrant lawns, amid the flickering light of memory and desire.

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Jeremy Chambers's Suburbia is praised for its fresh writing and vivid descriptions that bring the 80s Australian setting to life with an elegant touch. Critics highlight its evocative portrayal of teenage years, capturing the essence of an aimless suburban existence through a mix of gritty realism and lyrical prose. The novel is seen as a well-crafted, coming-of-age story that reevaluates family life and adolescence in a memorable, albeit bleak, landscape.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922079572

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Fiction General Fiction Jeremy Chambers Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Jeremy Chambers is the author of The Vintage and the Gleaning (2010) which was shortlisted for a number of awards. Born in 1974, he lives in Melbourne. Suburbia is his second novel.

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