Description - The Broken Book by Susan Johnson
'Both very Australian and resoundingly international, The Broken Book confirms Johnson's status as one of the finest Australian writers . . .fiercely beautiful.' - The Australian
Katherine Elgin grew up in a small coastal town in Australia, desperate to transcend her beginnings and make her mark. From her rebellious and contemplative childhood Katherine emerges as a stunningly beautiful young woman, with a voracious appetite for life's most interesting experiences and an overwhelming desire to write the best book she possibly can.
But beauty is a double-edged sword and throughout her life - from Sydney, to London, to the islands of Greece - Katherine carries the burden of being both siren and artist.
Mirroring truths of art and life, creativity and reality, The Broken Book is wonderfully rich, complex and compelling. Susan Johnson has created an audacious and original novel with an awe-inspiring ability to explore emotional truths.
'A novel of great creative and emotional perspicacity that conveys in equal measure the vivaciousness and tragedy of Clift's life.' - Catherine Keenan, Sun Herald
'Both very Australian and resoundingly international, The Broken Book confirms Johnson's status as one of the finest Australian writers ... The language is as graphic and taboo-breaking as it is philosophical and often, fiercely beautiful.' - Jane Cornwell, Sydney Morning Herald
'... an imaginative work, deftly breathed into, transforming fact into myth' - Sara Dowse, Canberra Times
Buy The Broken Book by Susan Johnson from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.
A Preview for this title is currently not available.
Print on Demand, Firm Sale, 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Aphrodite's Breath: A mother and daughter's Greek Island adventure
Natural Beauty Recipes for the Modern Woman: A Perfect Guide on How to Get That Natural Beauty
