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Experimenting with the narrative structure by crafting together snapshots, this short story collection touches upon topics as diverse as anorexia, cleaning the oven, the terror of losing a child, exile, infidelity, and desire. Using panache and hypnotic honesty, it traverses the terrain of loss and fear, yet retains elements of quirky humor and sly surprise. Told from the perspectives of a policewoman, an art teacher, an athlete, a bassoonist, a lover, and a mother, these stories are erotic, edgy, and wise.

Ride the tortoise

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Experimenting with the narrative structure by crafting together snapshots, this short story collection touches upon topics as diverse as anorexia,... Read more

    Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
    Publication Date: 12/09/2012
    ISBN13: 9781431405664, 978-1431405664
    ISBN10: 1431405663

    Number of Pages: 184

    Fiction , Contemporary Fiction

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    Experimenting with the narrative structure by crafting together snapshots, this short story collection touches upon topics as diverse as anorexia, cleaning the oven, the terror of losing a child, exile, infidelity, and desire. Using panache and hypnotic honesty, it traverses the terrain of loss and fear, yet retains elements of quirky humor and sly surprise. Told from the perspectives of a policewoman, an art teacher, an athlete, a bassoonist, a lover, and a mother, these stories are erotic, edgy, and wise.

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