The Bridge

Experience the profound storytelling of 'The Bridge,' a compelling novel set against the backdrop of 1970s Melbourne. This trade paperback, published in 2018 by Scribe Publications, is a gripping exploration of love, loss, and redemption, reflecting on a tragic event that changed the lives of many.

This poignant narrative follows Antonello, a young Italian migrant whose life unravels after the devastating collapse of the West Gate Bridge—a catastrophic incident that claimed 35 lives, including his closest friends. As Antonello navigates his deep despair, his wife Paolina becomes his anchor, guiding him back toward hope and reconciliation.

In a parallel storyline, contemporary high school student Jo faces the aftermath of a life-altering night, forcing her to confront the profound consequences of her choices. The dual timelines offer a rich examination of guilt, class, and moral responsibility, making 'The Bridge' a standout contemporary Australian novel.

At 384 pages, this captivating read engages with themes of memory, the existence of the deceased in our daily lives, and the possibility of healing. Readers looking for deeply moving fiction that resonates will find solace and inspiration within its pages.

Purchasing 'The Bridge' not only grants you access to a critical commentary on life's trials but also guarantees FREE shipping to enhance your shopping experience. However, please note that combined shipping for other products with this item is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days, ensuring your journey through this unforgettable narrative begins soon.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925713015
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 384


Description:
Did the dead exist? Were they watching? Were they ghosts? Not the kind he'd imagined as a child, draped with white sheets, with the ability to walk through walls, but the kind that lodged themselves in your heart, in your memories, the kind that came to you in dreams, that you could see when you closed your eyes and sometimes even when your eyes were opened.

In 1970s Melbourne, 22-year-old Italian migrant Antonello is newly married and working as a rigger on the West Gate Bridge, a gleaming monument to a modern city. When the bridge collapses one October morning, killing 35 of his workmates, his world crashes down on him. It is up to his wife, Paolina, to help him recover and find his way back to himself and their marriage.

In 2009, Jo and her best friend Ashleigh are on the verge of finishing high school and flush with the possibilities for their lives thereafter. But when a night of drinking at a party results in a terrible tragedy, Jo's future is set on a radically different course. The only path to redemption is to face the consequences of her actions.

Drawing on true events of Australia's worst industrial accident - a tragedy that still scars the city - The Bridge is a profoundly moving novel that examines class, guilt, and moral culpability. Yet it shows that even the most harrowing of situations can give way to forgiveness and redemption.
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