Blood (Birch novel)
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| Author | Tony Birch |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | University of Queensland Press, Australia |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 432 |
| ISBN | 9780702239274 |
Blood (2011) is a novel by Australian author Tony Birch. It was shortlisted for the 2012 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Plot summary
The novel follows a family in crisis, breaking down under the weight of family violence, drugs, lost opportunities and general neglect.
Bibliography
- Tony Birch (1 October 2011). Blood. Univ. of Queensland Press. ISBN 978-0-7022-4759-0.
Reviews
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
- 2011 highly commended The 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