“See, most people you meet, they’ll talk to you through fifty layers of gauze and tinting. Sometimes you know they’re lying even before they’ve started speaking. And it seems the older they get, the more brazen and desperate folks become, and they lie about things that don’t even matter.”
In this poignant and gripping story, young Jasper Jones becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies when a girl in his town goes missing. As he navigates the complexities of adolescence and the prejudices of his small town, Jasper must confront his own fears and biases to uncover the truth. more
Born in 1982 in Australia, Craig Silvey is a highly regarded novelist known for his profound character development and unique narrative style. His works have won numerous literary awards and have been widely praised by readers. more
“When someone tells you that there is no agenda, you can be certain there is nothing but an agenda.”
“Everything faded into mist. The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became truth.”
“Fitness is the intersection of faith, science, commitment and self-respect.”