{"title":"Rhett Davis","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Rhett Davis, an innovative voice in modern literature. Known for his thought-provoking storytelling, Davis has penned captivating works such as \u003cem\u003eArborescence\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHovering\u003c\/em\u003e. His novels are celebrated in the realm of general fiction, offering readers a rich tapestry of narrative and theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArborescence\u003c\/em\u003e draws you into a narrative entwined with nature and human experience, exploring the complex intersections of memory and identity. Meanwhile, in \u003cem\u003eHovering\u003c\/em\u003e, Davis weaves a gripping tale that challenges the boundaries of reality and perception, inviting readers to rethink the familiar world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned admirer of general fiction or a newcomer looking to delve into captivating, beautifully crafted narratives, Rhett Davis's work promises engaging and memorable reading. 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A devastating and unforgettable elegy for the planet' \u003cb\u003eCHRIS FLYNN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A strange and compelling exploration of our current moment. \u003ci\u003eArborescence\u003c\/i\u003e is part Sally Rooney, part Stephen King. It reads like a thriller but has the tenderness and insight of poetry' \u003cb\u003eBEN RAWLENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Original, mind-bending and uplifting. I loved this beautiful, feral book so much, I wanted to walk into its pages and never look back' \u003cb\u003eINGA SIMPSON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe's soaked, her hair is matted, her skin is red, her eyes are closed and her arms are by her side. From her bare feet small roots have formed and reach into the ground, anchoring her. If we tried to pick her up now, we'd need a saw. It would hurt. It might kill her.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBren works for an obscure company with colleagues he's never met, and who might not be real. His partner, Caelyn, is looking for something more but isn't sure what. The only thing she knows for certain is that humans are breaking the world and she's powerless to do anything about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne day Caelyn finds a group in a forest who believe that if they stand still for long enough they will become trees. And then she discovers another... The idea is spreading. Soon, people go missing and trees appear in unlikely places. Is it really possible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs cities decay and the world becomes greener, Caelyn sees nothing to fear. Bren is not so sure. Finally, they must ask themselves what they're prepared to give up - and if they are ready to stand still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArborescence\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling, deeply moving novel about connection and disconnection, ambition and apathy, loss and hope, and how we don't always know what we have until the damage is done.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHovering\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Victorian Premier's Unpublished Manuscript Award:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Every now and then a book comes along that resists a neat definition. \u003ci\u003eHovering\u003c\/i\u003e is just such a read... this fascinating, compelling novel will challenge readers' \u003cb\u003eGOOD READING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'In the mould of Jennifer Egan or AM Homes... 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