The Mother Must Die

by Koraly Dimitriadis

The fashion industry is killing the planet but I really need that new designer handbag…Her daughter is divorcing and she’s going to die because of it… The mother must be medicated… I just want to be in Cyprus, why would I want to be in Australia…She’s never had an orgasm and still lives with her parents...Anything my boys want they get…He’s got a whole bank of chicks on his phone… Ever since I came to this country I been in bed…If her children can get her the drug for the MND, until then she will dream of her village in Greece…Conquests are about scoring the chicks, but he's never going to turn out like his nonno…He’s just an old smelly Italian gambler...They never talked about what her uncle did again…The money made him go mad…My mummy is sad, she keeps talking about ‘court and cubstody’, but I’m going to take the potion and make everything better…

Broken people trying to make their way back to hope. Stories of identity, divorce, sexuality, parenting, domestic violence, and the working-class migrant experience. Bestselling poet Koraly Dimitriadis’s debut collection will transport you into the minds of disenfranchised characters, troubled men, children who live in two homes, and women trying to break free.

Genres: Short Stories

194 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2024

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Koraly Dimitriadis is a Cypriot-Australian writer of poetry, prose and non-fiction.

Reviews

[Emily Nitsopoulos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this excellent book in one sitting. Finally, a much needed voice in gritty truth literature. Enjoyed all the stories but especially the first person formatted ones. The anger and grief of some these characters rings true because so many Greek migrants kids experienced significant trauma of parentification, degradation, repression and intolerance. Their parents also went through racism and trauma but many just passed that down to their kids. Poignant, honest and skilled writing. Highly recommended reading.

[Maria Rerakis · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories will grip you and stay with you. There’s a raw honesty in these “inner “ voices .The stories feel lived , not just told. The reader senses the fragility, despair , anger , pain, hope and hopelessness . The themes are many from illness , loneliness, the migrant experiences and expectations across all the generations. Voices from the estranged, the overlooked, the lost and those finding courage to be true.Koraly doen’t hold back , the stories cut deep , highly recommended reading .

[Amra Pajalic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Koraly Dimitriadis’ new short story collection vividly captures Australia’s diverse and multifaceted heart. These stories bridge cultures, shed light on overlooked lives, and offer an authentic glimpse into the real Australia beyond mainstream representations.

[Shallowreader VaVeros · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was too close to reality! An excellent short story collection speaking to the Greek-Australian experiencee.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gritty collection of stories exploring multicultural Australia.