In Moonland

Discover the compelling narrative of 'In Moonland', a captivating contemporary fiction novel that explores deep family bonds and the search for transcendence. Written by Miles Allinson, a celebrated Australian author, this thought-provoking book delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of both present-day Melbourne and the transformative 1970s, the story interweaves the lives of three generations. As a father unravels the mystery of his father's suicide, a man at an ashram confronts his inner demons, and a woman braves a climate-ravaged landscape to reconnect with her estranged father, 'In Moonland' offers a powerful reflection on mortality and hope. This trade paperback, published in 2021 by Scribe Publications, embraces themes of family, mental health, environmental change, and the persistent struggle for meaning. Both a literary treasure and emotional journey, this book will resonate with readers seeking profound insights into their own familial connections in today's world. Enhance your reading collection with this award-winning title, perfect for lovers of deep emotional storytelling. Order now from Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925322927
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 256


Description:
'A parent's love for a child, you probably know this yourself, it's pretty bottomless. It goes down into the guts of the world. But a child's love for a parent is different. It goes up. It's more ethereal. It's not quite present on the earth.'

In present-day Melbourne, a man attempts to piece together the mystery of his father's apparent suicide as his young family slowly implodes. At the ashram of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, in 1976, a man searching for salvation must confront his capacity for violence and darkness. And in a not-too-distant future, a woman with a life-altering decision to make travels through a climate-ravaged landscape to visit her estranged father.

In Moonland is a portrait of three generations, each grappling with their own mortality. Spanning the wild idealism of the 70s through to the fragile hope of the future, it is a novel about the struggle for transcendence and the reverberating effects of family bonds. This long-awaited second outing from Miles Allinson, the multi-award-winning author of Fever of Animals, will affirm his reputation as one of Australia's most interesting contemporary fiction writers, and urge us to see our own political and environmental reality in a new light.


'A joy to read, with its relaxed authority of tone, its complex emotional depths, and its curious, daring beauty.'
-Helen Garner

'A story of our hearts, all broke
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