Gail Jones has written a richly evocative novel that warrants attention, both for its fascinating subject-matter and for its outstanding writerly qualities.
Academic rigor, journalistic flair
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Salonika Burning, set on the first world war’s eastern front, grapples with the question of how to represent the loss and absurdity of war.
An exceptionally talented writer, Shirley Hazzard is cherished for her novels The Great Fire and The Transit of Venus. Her life defends the right to be unfashionable and the value of learning.
