This Taste for Silence

Discover 'This Taste for Silence' by Amanda O'Callaghan, a powerful collection of stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the secrets that lie beneath the surface. This BRITISH NEW paperback, published by University of Queensland Press in 2019, invites readers into a world where the balance of power shifts dramatically within marriages, leaving readers captivated by shocking consequences. Each narrative unfolds with chilling precision, from an elderly woman's haunting childhood memories on the family farm to a taxi driver grappling with the mysterious disappearance of his wife, showcasing unexpected skills and emotional depths. 'This Taste for Silence' is expertly crafted with subtle, compelling prose, revealing unspoken histories and the palpable tension that comes with silence. These stories shimmer with erasure, glimpsed moments, and characters whose lives are steeped in an unsettling legacy, bound by an inherited painting that carries a troubling past. Ideal for readers who appreciate poignant storytelling and nuanced character exploration, this collection promises to resonate long after the last page is turned. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping when you order from us! Please note, combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, so allow up to 10 days for shipping. Experience the visceral, thought-provoking narratives in 'This Taste for Silence' today and immerse yourself in a thought-provoking exploration of life's quiet complexities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702260377
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: University of Queensland Press


Description:
The balance of power in a marriage shifts, with shocking consequences. An elderly woman recounts a chilling childhood memory on the family farm. A taxi driver with a missing wife reveals unexpected skills. An inherited painting brings an eerily troubling legacy.

Subtle, compelling and unsettling, Amanda O'Callaghan's stories work at the edges of the sayable, through secrets, erasures and glimpsed moments of disclosure. They shimmer with unspoken histories and characters who have a 'taste for silence'.

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