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Town

By James Roy
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Town by James Roy weaves a tapestry of interconnected stories set in a regional Australian town, where the lives of young residents are explored through their unique perspectives. Each chapter offers a glimpse into the challenges, dreams, and relationships of different characters, showcasing the shared experience of growing up in a small community. The narrative captures the essence of adolescence with empathy and realism, making it a compelling portrait of life and connection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy interconnected short stories that reveal the intricate lives of teenagers in a small town. The narrative weaves together individual experiences with universal themes of friendship, identity, and belonging, offering an engaging and authentic portrayal of adolescence.

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From a town near you comes thirteen linked stories, spanning a year in the lives of thirteen young people. You'll live their love and loss, grief, humour and passion; feel their hope and hopelessness.

From the serendipity of an unexpected moment of connection to the sadness of leaving home and the pain of the desperate decisions we make, these stories take a personal and uncompromising look at life.

In Town, James Roy uses the short story to explore the lives of the young residents of an Australian town. This town doesn't have a name. But if it seems familiar, it's because we recognise the people who walk the streets.

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ISBN: 9780702236372

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2007

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 312

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About the Author

James Roy was born in 1968 and at the age of one, he and his family went to Papua New Guinea and to Fiji after that, where he spent a lot of time playing in rivers and on coral islands. At night he read books and dreamed of writing his own. James now lives in the Blue Mountains with his family. He likes to play his guitar, ride his bike and play soccer. His favourite colour is green.

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