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Cassandra Golds is one of the most bewitching and original writers Australia has ever produced. Her novels are fables about love, hope, and faith, and unlike anything else being written by any other writer I know (except perhaps Kate di Camillo, whose work I also love). Her books are all utter treasures, and 'The Three Loves of Persimmon' is no exception
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The Three Loves of Persimmon is the story of an improper florist called Persimmon and her talking ornamental cabbage, in parallel with the story of a mouse who dreams that there are beautiful things out of sight. What's not to like?
The book is nearly impossible to describe. Through the book, I didn't know whether it was wide-eyed fable or dryly hilarious satire. I think it's a bit of both.
All I do know is that if you've ever wanted letters from a clairvoyant dead aunt, if you would stop to hear ...more
The book is nearly impossible to describe. Through the book, I didn't know whether it was wide-eyed fable or dryly hilarious satire. I think it's a bit of both.
All I do know is that if you've ever wanted letters from a clairvoyant dead aunt, if you would stop to hear ...more
Cassandra Golds' stories are like fables. They make me smile. Her characters don’t avoid the darker moments in a journey much like Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince. This whimsical story may follow a quirky florist but it is also about taking risks and recovering from the unexpected.
On a random note, I've never understood why people buy or give flowers but this book gave me a gift in the end. I finally understood why my mum loved flowers and other brave overtures. ...more
On a random note, I've never understood why people buy or give flowers but this book gave me a gift in the end. I finally understood why my mum loved flowers and other brave overtures. ...more
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