Product Description

In Monkey Grip, Helen Garner charts the lives of a generation. Her characters are exploring new ways of loving and living – and nothing is harder than learning to love lightly. Nora and Javo are trapped in a desperate relationship. Nora’s addiction is romantic love; Javo’s is hard drugs. The harder they pull away, the tighter the monkey grip. A lyrical, gritty, rough-edged novel that deserves its place as a classic of Australian fiction.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #293424 in Books
• Published on: 2010-03-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

About the Author
Helen Garner was born in Geelong, Victoria, and was educated there and at Melbourne University. She has worked as a high-school teacher and freelance journalist, and has won numerous literary awards. She has published a large number of books, both fiction and non-fiction, including Postcards from Surfers, The Children’s Bach, The Feel of Steel, The First Stone and, most recently, Joe Cinque’s Consolation and The Spare Room.

Customer Reviews

Monkey Grip by Helen Garner
This is a beautifully written book which simply tells the story of a group of friends/lovers/children, but it perfectly captures a time in their lives.This is the only book I have ever read more than once - i've had it since 1982, and have re-read it about 6 times now and see something different in it each time. It has touched something inside of me - sounds silly but its true.