Multi-generational story about two families and the love affair that brings them together, told in the voices of nine people and the day that changes their life forever.
Toni Jordan was born in Brisbane in 1966. She loved reading and
writing at primary school but by high school had become a science
nerd. She has worked as a sales assistant, molecular biologist,
quality control chemist and marketing manager. In 2004 she gave up
her job to study writing and began working on her debut novel,
ADDITION.
In 2008, ADDITION was a Richard and Judy summer read and in 2009
was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award 'the Australian
Booker'. ADDITION has been translated into eight languages. Her
second novel, FALL GIRL, came out in 2011.
Toni lives in Melbourne with her husband.
www.tonijordan.com
The suspense is frequently nail-biting... beautifully
constructed
*Daily Mail*
Neither previous work could have prepared us for the ambition and
achievement of Jordan's brilliant third novel, NINE DAYS . . . a
triumph. Another signal career in Australian fiction is well under
way.
*Australian*
Rare and wonderful ... Each of the nine voices is distinct and
brimming with personality and by the finish every part of the
jigsaw fits perfectly and you see the whole sweep of this romantic,
thoughtful, heartbreaking story
*New Zealand Herald on Sunday*
Jordan is clear that what binds us to one another and to a
meaningful life is simply valuing the life you have been given and
the family that is yours and yours alone. Reading NINE DAYS, you
will laugh, even cry, but you will be in no doubt that Toni Jordan
uses the modern novel to reflect those tensions that exist for many
of us between duty and desire.
*Australian Book Review*
A brilliant piece of writing...compelling, engaging and will bring
tears to the eyes
*Sunday Star Times (New Zealand)*
Intelligent romantic comedy at its deft best
*The Age on FALL GIRL*
For ADDITION:
'Bringing a quirky humour and a sympathetic view of diversity to
her story, the author sustains the momentum to the end of this
engaging romantic comedy'
*The Times*
An unusual and intriguing novel, written with a very light
touch
*Daily Mail*
Brimming with sarcastic humour
*Guardian*
Toni Jordan's debut is mature, witty and entertaining
*Irish Times*
It's laugh-out-loud funny and painfully sad in turns . . . It is a
quick read and extremely hard to put down, as you get addicted to
Grace's addictive personality
*Amanda Ross, Richard & Judy Summer Read*
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