Description
Helen Garner's debut novel plunges readers into the vibrant, chaotic world of Nora, a single mother and aspiring writer in 1970s Melbourne. As Nora navigates bohemian share houses and the complexities of raising her daughter, she finds herself entangled in a passionate and increasingly destructive relationship with a heroin addict. The narrative unflinchingly explores themes of love, addiction, independence, and the raw realities of single parenthood against the backdrop of a rapidly changing urban landscape. Garner's sharp, honest prose captures the intensity of human connection and the search for self amidst life's most challenging circumstances.
Available Editions
paperback
Text Publishing Company
Published Jan 1, 2018
352 pages
ISBN: 9781925774061
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Monkey Grip by Helen Garner.