Blood (2011) is a novel by Australian author Tony Birch. It was shortlisted for the 2012 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
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| Author | Tony Birch |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | University of Queensland Press, Australia |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 432 |
| ISBN | 9780702239274 |
Plot summary edit
The novel follows a family in crisis, breaking down under the weight of family violence, drugs, lost opportunities and general neglect.
Reviews edit
Conrad Walters in The Sydney Morning Herald found the novel to build to a compelling last third but was let down a little by a hurried ending.[1]
Ed Wright, in The Australian, considered it an "absorbing and endearing tale of children in adversity".[2]
Awards and nominations edit
- 2011: highly commended, Fellowship of Australian Writers Victoria Inc. National Literary Awards — FAW Christina Stead Award
- 2012: shortlisted, Miles Franklin Literary Award
- 2012: finalist, Melbourne Prize for Literature — Best Writing Award
- 2012: winner, Melbourne Prize for Literature — Civic Choice Award
References edit
External links edit
- Tony Birch (1 October 2011). Blood. University of Queensland Press. ISBN 978-0-7022-4759-0.