Blood (Birch novel)
| Author | Tony Birch |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | University of Queensland Press |
Publication date | 2011 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 432 pp |
| Award | Miles Franklin Award |
| ISBN | 9780702239274 |
Blood (2011) is a novel by Australian author Tony Birch.[1] It was shortlisted for the 2012 Miles Franklin Award.
Plot summary
The novel follows a family in crisis, breaking down under the weight of family violence, drugs, lost opportunities, and general neglect.
Reviews
Conrad Walters in The Sydney Morning Herald found the novel to build to a compelling last third but was let down a little by a hurried ending.[2]
Ed Wright, in The Australian, considered it an "absorbing and endearing tale of children in adversity".[3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Prize | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FAW Christina Stead Award | — | Highly Commended | [4] |
| 2012 | Melbourne Prize for Literature | Best Writing Award | Finalist | [4] |
| Civic Choice Award | Winner | [4] | ||
| Miles Franklin Award | — | Shortlisted | [5] |
References
- ^ "Blood by Tony Birch". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "The beating of a troubled heart" by Conrad Walters, The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 December 2011
- ^ "The bind of blood ties laid bare in Tony Birch's debut novel" by Ed Wright, The Australian, 7 January 2012
- ^ a b c "Austlit — Blood by Tony Birch – Awards". Austlit. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "The 2012 Shortlist". Miles Franklin Literary Award. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2025.