Trick of the Light

Name: Trick of the Light
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702260063
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By Laura Elvery

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Trick of the Light by Laura Elvery is a thought-provoking collection of short stories that explore themes of human connection, perception, and the complex interplay of light and shadows in life. The narratives delve into ordinary moments and transform them into profound reflections on personal choices, relationships, and the subtle illusions that shape our understanding of the world. Each story invites readers to contemplate the nuances and intangible aspects of daily existence.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into subtle human experiences and emotions, offering thought-provoking narrative and insightful prose. It may appeal to readers who relish in exploring the nuances of everyday life and human nature through captivating short stories.

Trick of the Light

'Radiant, accomplished and exquisitely written, this is an outstanding collection.' Ryan O'Neill

'Radiant, accomplished and exquisitely written, this is an outstanding collection.' Ryan O'Neill

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Radiant, accomplished and exquisitely written, this is an outstanding collection. Ryan O'Neill

An art teacher sends four of her students on a guerrilla mission. A young runner struggles to make sense of his best friend's death. A health-food company adopts a farcical promotional strategy. A factory worker spends her days applying radioactive paint to watches, while dreaming of a future with her new suitor.

With a keen eye for detail and rich emotional insight, Laura Elvery reveals the fears and fantasies of everyday people searching for meaning. Ranging from tender poignancy to wry humour, Trick of the Light is the beguiling debut collection from one of Australia's rising stars.

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Trick of the Light by Laura Elvery is lauded for its seamless transition between realism, satire, and emotional depth. The collection is described as radiant and exquisitely written, with stories that are both haunting and hopeful. It's recognized for its profound impact, memorable narratives, and polished talent, with standout stories that explore themes of loss and life's extremes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702260063

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Edition: None ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Laura Elvery is a writer from Brisbane. Her work has been published in The Big Issue Fiction Edition, Review of Australian Fiction, Kill Your Darlings and Griffith Review. She has won the Josephine Ulrick Prize for Literature and the Margaret River Short Story Competition, and was awarded a Griffith Review Queensland Writing Fellowship. She has been shortlisted for the Overland NUW Fair Australia, Neilma Sidney and Victoria University prizes. In 2016, Laura was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript.

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