Longing for excitement in a heatwave, Liza inadvertently stumbles across
the complexity of being a child in a grown-up world. Brendan is haunted
by the ghosts of the past in the present, and Franny contemplates the
meaning of home in a world made uncertain by global warming.
With its dark twists and intense themes, Night Zoo subverts the
reader's expectations at every turn. Throughout, Sarah Barr weaves an
intricate, cyclical thread of regret and hope, offering captivating
glimpses into the lives of her distinctive cast of characters. A
compelling collection, it forms a powerful portrait of life, painting
the extraordinary in the everyday.
An expert blend of feminism and motherhood - set against a backdrop of
climate change and with a breadth of settings explored - these stunning
stories celebrate the variety and vitality that encompass the human
experience.
