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The Amateur Science of Love

By Craig Sherborne
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In The Amateur Science of Love by Craig Sherborne, the story delves into the relationship between Colin, an up-and-coming journalist, and Tilda, a vibrant young woman. Through their evolving relationship, the narrative explores the complexities and imperfections of love, revealing how passion and vulnerability intertwine to shape their bond. This poignant tale examines the tender, yet intricate dance of intimacy, growth, and understanding between two people.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve deeply into the intricacies of relationships and the human heart's journey through love's trials and triumphs. Set against the backdrop of self-discovery and emotional growth, it intricately explores themes of vulnerability and commitment, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in the complexities of romantic connections.

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They say we fall in love. But really we fall in sickness. I lost appetite for food in those two nights with Tilda. My stomach was sunken in its wishbone cavity. Me, I was never sick, but I was sick now, the strangest sickness that made my eyes gleam green with excellent health. They had shiny white edges. My cheeks were glossed in a fresh oil of pink.

Colin dreams of escaping his parents' New Zealand farm for a grand stage career. He makes it to London and a disastrous audition before meeting Tilda — beautiful Tilda, older, an artist — who brings his future with her. A heady romance leads to a new home in a decaying former bank in a small town hours from Melbourne. They are building a life together — but there are cracks in the foundation...

The Amateur Science of Love is a love story, told from passionate beginning to spectacular end. It is intimate and honest, blackly funny and emotionally devastating.

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Craig Sherborne's The Amateur Science of Love is praised for its vivid portrayal of love and its complexities. Reviewers highlight its honest and insightful examination of relationships, with a mix of humour and raw emotion. The narrative is noted for its gripping and unsettling nature, featuring a unique perspective on love's evolution from passion to aversion. Compelling and beautifully written, it captivates readers with its potent characterisation and sharp psychological depth.

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ISBN: 9781922147776

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Craig Sherborne's memoir Hoi Polloi was shortlisted for the Queensland and Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. The follow-up, Muck, won the Queensland Literary Award for Non-fiction. Sherborne's debut novel, The Amateur Science of Love, won the Best Writing Prize in the 2012 Melbourne Prize for Literature and was shortlisted for the NSW and Victorian Premiers' Awards. He has also written two volumes of poetry, and his journalism and poetry have appeared in most of Australia's leading literary journals and anthologies.

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