{"product_id":"9780857308894","title":"Human, Animal","description":"Author: Seth Insua\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780857308894\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: The Crime \u0026amp; Mystery Club\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Mar 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the death of his brother, dairy farmer George Calvert has fought to keep the family business afloat. Worried about the future but resistant to change, he refuses to face the reality of his failing farm, his elderly mother\u0026amp;#x27;s declining health and his troubled relationship with his youngest son, Tom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewly returned from university, Tom isolates himself in his childhood bedroom, guarding the truth of his burgeoning identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen animal rights activists break into the cowshed one morning, Tom appears to side with the protesters. As the Calverts begin to unravel, a decades-old secret surfaces  one that might rip them apart completely, or finally unite them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deeply moving debut about one family\u0026amp;#x27;s struggle to find connection in a rapidly changing world, \u003ci\u003eHuman, Animal\u003c\/i\u003e is an ode to the wild, a journey of self-discovery and a hopeful path to common ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Beautifully, skilfully told with real tension and gorgeous characters, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman, Animal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emoved me to tears. Insua writes with so much kindness, empathy and wisdom...Remarkable.\u0026amp;#x27;  Russell T Davies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Insua probes the spaces between black-and-white-thinking with immeasurable sensitivity...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman, Animal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e explores the anxious convergence of the past, present and future with staggering clarity. A truly impressive debut.\u0026amp;#x27;  Joshua Jones, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLocal Fires\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;A rich and compelling debut from a writer with a striking talent for weaving together complex narrative strands in order to create a sophisticated, symphonic whole. Insua is one to watch.\u0026amp;#x27;  Barney Norris, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vanishing Hours \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;A searingly powerful novel, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman, Animal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e grapples with questions of identity, change and family, delivering a nuanced and moving story about the desire for connection and acceptance.\u0026amp;#x27;  Lucy Ashe, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClara \u0026amp; Olivia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;A beautiful, clever debut...Insua balances polarised worlds  the young and old, the urban and rural, the expected and forbidden  to create a novel so full of generosity and insight.\u0026amp;#x27;  Abigail Dean, author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Girl A\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Blisteringly emotional, exploring the complex folds of family bonds. The last page left me haunted. Completely unmissable.\u0026amp;#x27;  Lucy Rose, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lamb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;#x27;Compelling, conflicting and heartbreaking, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuman, Animal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e had my heart pounding in my throat until I\u0026amp;#x27;d devoured every last page. A bold and unforgettable novel.\u0026amp;#x27;  Awais Khan, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Honour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680731025566,"sku":"ADS-9780857308894","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780857308894.jpg?v=1775544386","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780857308894","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}