Summary
Shortlisted for the 2021 Text Prize
When Dale stumbles into a bedroom at a party and sees a drunk girl being undressed by a group of guys, he backs away and runs. He’s pretty drunk himself, but he knows what he saw.
Why didn’t he stop them? Why did he run?
These questions haunt him. He wants to make things right but he doesn’t know how.
There’s no way he can talk to his dad. His mum walked out months ago. And his best friend, Kieran, wouldn’t u…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922790347 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922790346 |
| Author: | Robyn Dennison |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 4 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 214g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
‘Blind Spot is a raw and honest depiction of adolescence in Australia, with all the joys, agonies and consequences that come with it. This is a compelling and emotional tale of feeling broken, of aching to put yourself back together, and wondering if it will ever truly be possible. Robyn Dennison’s writing is razor-sharp and nuanced, perfectly capturing the emotion, restlessness and ambivalence of youth. Blind Spot is a bold debut that doesn’t shy away from the brutal realities of growing up. A brilliant read.’ * Holden Sheppard *
‘A sophisticated, challenging novel that explores themes of personal responsibility alongside a duty of care for others…Dennison writes Dale with great depth and empathy…A compelling, important novel for young people.’ * Books+Publishing *
‘Vulnerable and compelling, and I particularly enjoyed the relaxed treatment of queerness (no traumatic ‘coming out’ story or bullying narrative), as well as the sensitive and introverted narration inside the mind of a teenage boy.’ * Writing NSW *
‘An honest, authentic and compelling insight into the complexity of [Dale’s] life…You won’t be able to put this book down.’ * ReadPlus *
‘A raw and unflinching depiction of teenage life with some heavy hitting, complex issues. It’s a hard read, but one that I struggled to put down…It’s an impressive debut, full of empathy, raw and gritty, and not afraid to tackle the big issues.’ * NZ Booklovers *
‘Blind Spot provides the reader with warm and relaxed representations of queer relationships, positive demonstrations of consent and healthy relationships, and a cast of nuanced, dynamic, and complex characters.’ * VATE YA Book Stack *
‘A riveting read that takes an unflinching look at a likeable character dealing with the repercussions of a single, devastating decision.’ * Sydney Morning Herald *
About The Author
Robyn Dennison
Robyn Dennison grew up in Newcastle NSW and now lives in Melbourne. She is the author of the acclaimed YA novel Blind Spot. In Plain Sight is her first novel for adults.
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