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PRAISE FOR

LOVE OBJECTS

‘Revelatory. Three unforgettable characters, their everyday tragedies, and the visceral ties between a woman and her sister’s children. Love Objects is moving and deeply human, an exploration of the limits of our understanding and the depths of our compassion.’

—Kristina Olsson, author of Shell and Boy, Lost

‘Love Objects is that rare thing: a novel of ideas which is also full of heart. Emily Maguire shines a light on elements of contemporary Australian life which are often hidden and in doing so gifts the reader with a rich and vivid world, sizzling with wit, humming with tenderness. Her characters sing on the page but more than that, they live away from the page. I see them everywhere now. It’s a stunning, immersive novel that will change the conversation about class and about what possessions mean. It’s important and funny and sad and beautiful and I absolutely adored it.’

—Kathryn Heyman, author of Storm and Grace and Fury

‘Love Objects is an antidote to the clinical Kondo-world of glossy magazine layouts. Emily Maguire’s characters are as messy as Aunty Nic’s hallway—and every bit as layered and astonishing. She writes of their struggles and pains with dark humour and an unflinching eye, but what prevails—and makes me want to read and re-read her pages—is their tenderness and shared humanity.’

—Ailsa Piper, author of The Attachment

‘Maguire channels contemporary life with fierce and fearless attack, targeting our deepest fears and vulnerabilities, exposing hidden shame and questioning the meaning of privacy in today’s digital world. As well as wielding a forensic scalpel to human nature, she brings tender insight and compassion to those so often on the margins of society.’

—Caroline Baum, author of Only

‘Emily Maguire pulls no punches in Love Objects; it is bold, furious, unapologetic and deeply insightful. This wise, brave author gave me energy and passion and rage, and made me want to write to change the world. Unforgettable.’

—Sofie Laguna, Miles Franklin-winning author of The Eye of the Sheep and Infinite Splendours

‘This story is full of grit, with rough edges and harsh truths, but the humanity that shines through is phenomenal. Love Objects has got to be one of the most big-hearted novels I’ve ever read. Each person fully formed, each scene and new catastrophe rooted in truth. I learned something deeper about struggling and coping against class and I looked anew at how I relate to the things I own. I finished this book in two sittings and I challenge anyone to pick it up then simply put it down. I truly believe the talent and insight on display here place Maguire in the company of greats.’

—Bri Lee, author of Eggshell Skull and Beauty

‘Moving, funny and multilayered, depicted with real compassion and insight.’

—West Australian