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I hated this book. Then I realised just how brilliant it was

Jem Calder’s debut novel is agonisingly, excruciatingly cruel – and that’s what makes it exhilarating.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    I hated this book. Then I realised just how brilliant it was

    Jem Calder’s debut novel is agonisingly, excruciatingly cruel – and that’s what makes it exhilarating.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    I hated this book. Then I realised just how brilliant it was

    Jem Calder’s debut novel is agonisingly, excruciatingly cruel – and that’s what makes it exhilarating.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 3, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: Jem Calder.

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