A
much-awaited new novel from one of our most beloved writers is an unnerving and
timely reminder of how insidious, pernicious and strategic abusers can be when
they have their victim in sight.
Shonagh
Koea’s new novel, Landscape with Solitary Figure, deftly explores this
complex issue and reaches to its very core. Review to follow.
RRP: $29.99
Released: 2 May 2014
Imprint: Random House NZ (Vintage)
Available in trade paperback & e-book
And at the Auckland Writers Festival:
LANDSCAPES
FRIDAY MAY 16 – 2.30-3.20PM
LIMELIGHT ROOM, AOTEA CENTRE
Michelle de Kretser, Shonagh Koea, Carl Nixon and Alice Miller read work
that explores landscapes both interior and exterior, introduced by Festival
founder Peter Wells.
Big news. I read her Grandiflora Tree a few years ago when it came out in that Penguin Classics series, and loved it, despite its topic (grief). For whatever reason I had it in my head she wasn't a contemporary writer.
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