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One Another
One Another | Gail Jones
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Eminent Australian author Gail Jones examines the intersections of art and life in her distinctively immersive and rich prose.
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TheKidUpstairs
One Another | Gail Jones
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Discoveries like this are why I love #AuldLangSpine

I really wasn't sure about this one going into it. I was forced to read Heart of Darkness in high school, and have been put off by Conrad ever since. So a book about a PhD student studying Conrad, with scenes from his life, did not seem like the book for me. But of all the #OzFiction on @CarolynM 's list, this was the easiest to get my hands on, so I tried it. And I freakin' LOVED it.

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TheKidUpstairs Jones' writing is phenomenal, I can't wait to dive into her other works. This is a story of outsiders drifting through the world without finding belonging, a story of loss and grief. It is melancholy, but with enough glimpses of beauty to keep it from getting bogged down. Thank you Carolyn for this selection, and thank you @monalyisha for your unparalleled matchmaking prowess 💕 2w
monalyisha I‘ll have to look at the summaries of some of her other books and see if they appeal! 2w
squirrelbrain Wow, sounds amazing - stacking! 2w
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CarolynM Glad you enjoyed. I‘ve not read any of her others. I tried to read Five Bells once but didn‘t get very far. I‘ve got a copy of The Death of Noah Glass and I want to try that soon. @MrsMalaprop is a fan, she might have a suggestion of which one to try next 🙂 2w
MrsMalaprop @CarolynM @monalyisha @squirrelbrain I am a big fan of Gail Jones. She is underrated IMO. I haven‘t actually read this one. Sixty Lights was the first one I read years ago 👍. Can also recommend Death of Noah Glass. Last year I read and enjoyed (edited) 2w
TheKidUpstairs @MrsMalaprop thanks for the recommendations! I noticed she's got one coming out this year that sounds really good, too 2w
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TheKidUpstairs
One Another | Gail Jones
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My littlest is home sick with a fever today. She asked me to cuddle with her so she could sleep, so it's time to read the tagged on my kobo! Sprocket and Aretha decided to keep us company (Aretha is afraid of children when they're awake, but loves to cuddle with my daughter while she sleeps).

Tagged is my latest #AuldLangSpine read from @CarolynM - I've never read Gail Jones before but I'm falling in love with her writing! @monalyisha

monalyisha Feel better, little! 🤧 2w
Jari-chan Hope the little one gets better soon🙏 2w
Ruthiella Hope your daughter feels better soon. Glad you and the kitty have the cuddle time. 2w
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dabbe Hope she feels better soon! Keep those cuddles going, Aretha! 🖤🐾🖤 2w
Butterfinger I hope she feels better soon. 2w
TheKidUpstairs @monalyisha @Jari-chan @Ruthiella @dabbe @Butterfinger thank you all! It's been a day full of rest for her, so hopefully it helps her recover quickly. Hope you're all well! 2w
kspenmoll Hope she feels better soon! 2w
Magpiegem I hope your little one feels better soon xx 2w
CarolynM Hope your little one is feeling better💕 2w
Chelsea.Poole Tis the season! Hopefully the rest has helped! 2w
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Jeg
One Another | Gail Jones
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Another lovely spring day here and it‘s a holiday for the Kings Birthday. Another exquisite story from this author who was born and raised in West Australia but now lives on the east coast.
It‘s 1992 and Helen is at Cambridge doing a doctorate on Joseph Conrad. His story is Intertwined with hers.
I learnt a lot about Joseph Conrad in a most interesting way. If you liked her other books I think you will enjoy this.

MrsMalaprop Haven‘t read this one. Love her ❤️ 4mo
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CarolynM
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#BookReport for March. One Another was the best book I read, but Something Wild and Wonderful was the one I enjoyed most.

willaful I liked it a lot too. 10mo
Jeg I just finished it and loved it too. 4mo
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CarolynM
One Another | Gail Jones
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This is a very serious book, which would usually put me off, but I read it in one sitting & I‘m going to be thinking about it for a while. The narrative switches between the experiences of Helen, an Australian at Cambridge in 1992 doing PhD on Joseph Conrad, & episodes from Conrad‘s life & work. I think it is, in part, a meditation on dislocation & associated undercurrents of violence. I think it will be on a few prize lists. #ozfiction

CarolynM @MrsMalaprop I‘ve still not got around to Noah Glass, but after this one I think I‘ll make it a priority. Have you read this one yet? 10mo
MrsMalaprop @CarolynM I‘ve seen this one around, but haven‘t gotten to it yet. I love her work and think she is underrated. Hope you feel similarly about Noah Glass. 10mo
TrishB It does sound like a serious read! 10mo
Cathythoughts Great review… Stacked 👍🏻♥️ 10mo
Rissreadswithcats I‘m going to read Noah Glass next 9mo
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