Blood (2011) is a novel by Australian author Tony Birch. It was shortlisted for the 2012 Miles Franklin Award.
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| Author | Tony Birch |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | University of Queensland Press |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 432 pp |
| Award | Miles Franklin Award |
| ISBN | 9780702239274 |
Plot summary
editThe novel follows a family in crisis, breaking down under the weight of family violence, drugs, lost opportunities, and general neglect.
Reviews
editConrad 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| Year | Prize | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FAW Christina Stead Award | — | Highly Commended | |
| 2012 | Melbourne Prize for Literature | Best Writing Award | Finalist | |
| Civic Choice Award | Winner | |||
| Miles Franklin Award | — | Shortlisted |
References
editExternal links
edit- Tony Birch (1 October 2011). Blood. University of Queensland Press. ISBN 978-0-7022-4759-0.