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What an achievement this is - a thoughtful and rich analysis of Garner's life and writing (as if the two could ever be separate). I still have some issues with Garner, but this is a triumph, that places her writing squarely in the social and personal contexts from which it emerged.
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If you are a fan of Helen Garner's work, Brennan's deconstruction of her work is a must read. Brennan is able to take you to the stories behind the words Garner has put on the page, to illicit the joy and struggle of bringing prose for public consumption. While Garner is well respected as an Australian author, Brennan provides perfect balance by letting the detractors be heard.
There is many of Garner's work you will want to go back and revisit as Brennan gives you a new appreciation and insight ...more
There is many of Garner's work you will want to go back and revisit as Brennan gives you a new appreciation and insight ...more
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