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| Author | Joan London |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Vintage Books (AUS) Grove Press (US) Atlantic Books (UK) |
| Publication date | April 2008 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1-74166-793-3 |
| OCLC | 213329704 |
| Preceded by | Gilgamesh |
| Followed by | The Golden Age |
The Good Parents is a 2008 novel by Joan London.
Synopsis
The book concerns an eighteen-year-old girl, Maya de Jong, who moves to Melbourne and becomes involved in a relationship with her boss. When Maya's parents come to Melbourne to stay with her, they find that Maya has disappeared. London says of the role of parents with older children, "There's nothing much you can do, except wait and be there".
Awards and nominations
- 2009 New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards, Christina Stead Prize for Fiction
References
- "The Good Parents by Joan London". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- "The Good Parents, Random House Australia".
- "Sydney Morning Herald book review".
- ""Christina Stead Prize for Fiction: 1979 to present"". University Libraries. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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