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The In-Between
The In-Between | Christos Tsiolkas
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The tender, sensual and moving new novel from the award-winning and bestselling author of The Slap and Damascus. A compelling contemporary love story between two middle-aged men, told with grace, heart and wisdom. No life is simple, and no life is without sorrow. No life is perfect. Two middle-aged men meet on an internet date. Each has been scarred by a previous relationship; each has his own compelling reasons for giving up on the idea of finding love. But still they both turn up for the dinner, feel the spark and the possibility of something more. Feel the fear of failing again, of being hurt and humiliated and further annihilated by love. How can they take the risk of falling in love again. How can they not? A tender, affecting novel of love, of hope, of forgiveness by one of our most fearless and truthful interpreters of the human heart, the acclaimed bestselling author of The Slap and Damascus. Praise for Christos Tsiolkas: 'I've admired the risk and power of all his novels, but this might be the riskiest of all—so personal, so delicate and true—and I love it.' — Charlotte Wood on 7 1/2 'A scorching, mythic work with a heart of the sweetest intimacy.'— Helen Garner on 7 1/2 'The audacity of Tsiolkas is still a thrill. And, dare one say it, necessary.' — Nigel Featherstone on 7 1/2 'Tsiolkas has proved himself a heroic writer, ready to enter the fray and wrestle with intractable moral and political questions. A powerful parable of our times.' — The Saturday Paper on Damascus 'Every time I was 10 pages in a new book, I thought, "It's not Damascus", and put it aside for another day . . .' — Stephen Romei, Weekend Australian on Damascus 'I finished Barracuda on a high: moved, elated, immersed . . . This is the work of a superb writer who has completely mastered his craft but lost nothing of his fiery spirit in so doing. It is a big achievement.' — The Guardian 'Once in a while a novel comes along that reminds me why I love to read: The Slap is such a book . . . Tsiolkas throws open the window on society, picks apart its flaws, embraces its contradictions and recognises its beauty, all the time asking the reader, Whose side are you on? Honestly, one of the three or four truly great novels of the new millennium.' — John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas 'The Slap is nothing short of a tour de force, and it confirms Christos Tsiolkas's reputation as one of the most significant contemporary storytellers at work today . . . Here is a novel of immense power and scope.' — Colm Tóibín, author of Brooklyn
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BarbaraBB
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Two middle-aged (I hate that expression) men fall in love on a date. This book is about their growing closer, each with a life and a big love behind him. It‘s a very tender book despite all graphic descriptions of smells - the author must be an expert on bodily smells 😉. Thanks for sending me this Carolyn, you were right that I‘d like it!

#FictionalTraveler #Island 🇦🇺

sarahbarnes That sounds like an…interesting thing to encounter in a book. 😆 4d
CarolynM Yeah, all those smells were a bit much😬 Glad you enjoyed it anyway😘 3d
julieclair I must admit that graphic descriptions of smells are something I‘ve never encountered in a book. You are charting new territory! 🤪 2d
BarbaraBB @julieclair I am not sure if I like this territory 😇 2d
julieclair 🤣🤣🤪 2d
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BarbaraBB
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#WeeklyForecast 16/25

I don‘t want to get too crazy yet about all CampLitsy nominations that are calling my name, and stick to my plan! I‘ll read the tagged one, by a favorite author, gifted to me by the wonderful @CarolynM . Where the Forest Meets the River is my #Roll100 book and Small Rain is the last one I wanted to read from the #ToB25 longlist.

But first I have to finish Moon Road that‘s not in the photo but that I am reading now.

CBee Another The Road to Dalton lover! I need to get to the second one. I likely wouldn‘t have read it were it not on my #ALSpine list 😊 1w
Lesliereadsalot Really liked Where the Forest Meets the River. Same group from the first book and still so endearing. 1w
BarbaraBB @CBee @Lesliereadsalot I liked the first one a lot! This one, that I just started, promises to be just as good. And as you say so Leslie I am sure it‘ll be! 1w
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squirrelbrain I adored Small Rain. I also have Moon Road on my physical TBR shelf, so I‘ll be interested to see your review of that. 1w
CBee @BarbaraBB very glad to see that you‘re liking it so far 😊 1w
CarolynM Hope you enjoy the Tsiolkas 😘 (edited) 1w
sarahbarnes I haven‘t read this author! Adding to my list. 6d
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CarolynM
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Explores the developing relationship between 2 men in their 50s, largely through the lens of their previous significant relationships & their interactions with others. Tsioklas‘s writing is not for those with delicate sensibilities, he is brutal with his characters‘ psychologies & seems to glory in their animal essence, particularly their smells. My favourite part of the book was a dinner party argument covering a lot of topical issues. A low pick

BarbaraBB Interesting. I always like this author. 11mo
MrsMalaprop Ha! Brett told me I need to read this, just for the dinner party scene. Haven‘t read it yet & not sure I will… 10mo
CarolynM @MrsMalaprop You could just read the dinner party scene, I reckon it would work on its own as a short story 10mo
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Jeg
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I‘m not quite sure what I‘m thinking about this book. At one point it was a so- so and nearly a bail. Beautiful writing. The dialogue reminded me of TheSlap the only other book of his I have read. I‘ll say I now know more about mens intimate relations than I need to know! 2 middle age gay men.
Life is short, relationships tricky no matter who you are. A story from his heart I‘m sure.