![]() “A candid and powerful exploration of family, culture and class … it is those of us who take our fortune and privilege for granted that I wish would read this powerful book. “Exquisitely sharp” - Books of the Year, the Age “Biting yet compassionate” - Books of the Year, Australian Book Review “In her debut novel successfully dramatizes the high stakes when an impoverished Chinese girl is parachuted into the private system… Pung’s forceful writing reveals the diverse and often difficult lives of her immigrant compatriots too often hidden away from us by masks of discretion.” - the Age “Pung continues to impress with her nuanced storytelling Laurinda will surely resonate with anyone who remembers the cliquey, hierarchical nature of the playground.” - Sunday Age Pung tackles big issues with a light touch.” - Herald Sun ![]() “Schoolgirl Lucy Lam was one of this year’s best characters – smart, hardworking and brave. “Based loosely on Pung’s own experiences, the book has an unmissable ring of truth to it, making it all the more compelling and horrifying.” - the Sydney Morning Herald Alice Pung does a superb job of building suspense and intrigue throughout this novel, including one masterful twist late in the story, which will have you reassessing everything you’ve read so far. Funny, horrifying, and sharp as a serpent’s fangs." - John Marsden It’s a conflict all teenagers experience to some extent, our adolescent years being a time when we often feel torn between our families and our peers. ![]() ![]() Lucy struggles to balance the pressure to fit in with the need to maintain her unique identity. "Alice Pung totally nails it with Laurinda. Laurinda is a story of identity and conflicting desires. ![]()
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