Plumb by Maurice Gee
In "Plumb" by Maurice Gee, readers are introduced to a small New Zealand town called Waimaru, where a tragic accident occurs, leaving a young boy dead. The aftermath of this event reveals the dark secrets and hidden tensions within the community, as the lives of various characters intertwine and unravel. With beautifully crafted prose and a keen exploration of human nature, Gee delves into themes of guilt, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, creating a gripping and thought-provoking narrative.
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- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 222
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 1st on The 50 best New Zealand books of the past 50 years (Spinoff)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))