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Book Synopsis: The engrossing true-crime classic from one of Australia’s most acclaimed writers, that follows a man and his broken life, a community wracked by tragedy, and the long and torturous road to closure • “This House of Grief, in its restraint and control, bears comparison with In Cold Blood.”—Kate Atkinson, author of Big Sky and Shrines of Gaiety
On the evening of Father’s Day, 2005, separated husband Robert Farquharson was driving his three young sons back to their mom’s house when the car veered off the road and plunged into a dam. Farquharson survived the crash, but his boys drowned. Was this a tragic accident, or an act of revenge? The court case that followed became a national obsession—a macabre parade of witnesses, family members, and the defendant himself, each forced to relive the unthinkable for an audience of millions.
In This House of Grief, celebrated writer Helen Garner tells the definitive and deeply absorbing story of it all, from crash to final verdict. Through a panoply of perspectives, including her own as a member of the public, Garner captures the exacting procedure and brutal spectacle of Australia’s criminal justice system. The result is a richly textured portrait—of a man and his broken life, of a community wracked by tragedy, and of the long and torturous road to closure.
Considered a literary institution in Australia, Helen Garner’s incisive nonfiction evokes the keen eye of the New Journalists. Brisk, candid, and never dismissive of its flawed subjects, This House of Grief is a masterwork of literary journalism.
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Looking for an engrossing true-crime novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than "This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial." Written by one of Australia's most acclaimed writers, this book tells the gripping tale of a man and his broken life, a community plagued by tragedy, and the harrowing search for closure.
With its restraint and control, "This House of Grief" has been likened to the iconic "In Cold Blood." Author Kate Atkinson raves about the book and says that it captures the reader's attention just as much as thrilling crime novels do. You won't be able to tear your eyes away from the macabre courtroom scenes, the parade of witnesses and family members, and the shocking actions of the defendant himself.
What sets this book apart is the way celebrated writer Helen Garner chooses to tell the story. She combines her own perspective as a member of the public with a panoply of other viewpoints, creating a richly textured portrait of Australia's criminal justice system. Garner's writing style, reminiscent of the New Journalists, is brisk, candid, and never dismissive of its flawed subjects.
If you're in search of a masterwork of literary journalism that will immerse you in a world of intrigue and suspense, "This House of Grief" is the perfect fit. Experience the exacting procedure and brutal spectacle of Australia's legal system through Garner's keen eye and incisive storytelling. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey of tragedy, redemption, and the long path to closure.
Ready to dive into this gripping story? Get your hands on "This House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial" today. You won't be able to put it down.
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