{"title":"Vivienne Cleven","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Vivienne Cleven, a celebrated voice in Australian literature known for her exceptional storytelling and vibrant characters. A proud Indigenous writer, Cleven has captivated readers with her unique narratives that blend humour, cultural insight, and poignant themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eBitin' Back\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that brings to life the experiences of Indigenous Australians through a compelling and authentic narrative. This book offers readers a deep dive into real and relatable characters, underscored by Cleven's masterful use of wit and empathy. Her storytelling captures the essence of small-town life in Australia while addressing broader issues with remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Cleven's work or a long-time admirer, these stories offer a captivating journey into the heart of Australian fiction. Discover the warmth, wisdom, and wonderful storytelling of Vivienne Cleven in this specially curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bitin-back-by-vivienne-cleven-9780702268519","title":"Bitin' Back","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow included in UQP's First Nations Classics series with an introduction by Melissa Lucashenko, \u003cem\u003eBitin' Back\u003c\/em\u003e is a rollicking comic novel that nimbly blends the realities of small town prejudice and racial intolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Blackouts' star player Nevil Dooley wakes one morning to don a frock and 'eyeshada', his mother's idle days at the bingo hall are gone forever. Mystified and clueless, single parent Mavis takes to bush-cunning and fast footwork to unravel the mystery behind this sudden change of face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunny and cleverly covert, too, this is a truthful rendering of small-town prejudice and racist attitudes. Hilarity prevails while desperation builds in the race to save Nevil from the savage consequences of his discovery in a town where a career in footy is a young black man's only escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeither pig shoots, bust-ups at the Two Dogs, bare-knuckle sessions in the shed nor even a police siege can slow the countdown on this human timebomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670238777580,"sku":"9780702268519","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/329173482438.jpg?v=1752764786"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/vivienne-cleven.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}