{"title":"Sally Abbott","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Sally Abbott, a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction. Her storytelling seamlessly weaves together the strands of the everyday with the extraordinary, creating narratives that resonate on both emotional and intellectual levels. Abbott’s talent shines brightly in her acclaimed novel, \u003cem\u003eClosing Down\u003c\/em\u003e, where she masterfully explores themes of community, resilience, and the human spirit against the backdrop of a world on the brink of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSettle in with Sally Abbott’s book collection, where her nuanced characterisations and vivid storytelling invite readers to delve into a world that mirrors our own yet offers unique insights. Her novels fall under the banner of General Fiction, providing an engaging reading experience brimming with relatable dilemmas and profound truths. Whether you are new to her work or a long-time fan, Sally Abbott's books promise to leave an indelible mark on your literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"closing-down-by-sally-abbott-9780733635946","title":"Closing Down","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the Aurealis Award for a Science Fiction Novel 2017\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A polished, accomplished, imaginative novel\"\u003c\/em\u003e - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would you do if all you held to be familiar was lost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia's rural towns and communities are closing down, much of Australia is being sold to overseas interests, and states and countries and regions are being realigned worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTown matriarch Granna Adams, her grandson Roberto, and the lonely, thoughtful Clare all try in their own way to hold on to their sense of self, even as the world around them fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe past is long gone. The question now is: do they have a future?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary and timely debut novel from a compelling new Australian voice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An arresting vision of survival and resilience in a broken world\"\u003c\/em\u003e - AUSTRALIAN BOOK REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The characters and their strange world are so powerfully drawn that the book's oppressive mood lingers with the reader long after they've looked up from the page.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - SATURDAY PAPER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A disturbingly good read\"\u003c\/em\u003e - MARIE CLAIRE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Like all good speculative fiction, Sally Abbott has taken what's happening in the geo-politico-social sphere and ramped it up to the nth degree.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - THE BIG ISSUE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711147167980,"sku":"9780733635946","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5059753482449.jpg?v=1754190658"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sally-abbott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}