Granta 70: Australia Book

A literary journal like Granta needs no introduction. But perhaps I do need to explain why I'm reading a 20 year old issue, Granta 70: Australia: The New New World, first published in the summer of 2000 (winter in Australia).

Almost 4 years ago, Yiyun Li told our writing workshop about a story in this particular Granta issue. It was, according to her, a grand example of a child narrator and the power of imaginary friends. The title of that story, "Pobby and Dingan," stuck in my head but that's as far as it went.

About a year ago, I was preparing for our trip around the world. My goal was to read one work written in or about each of the countries we'd visit. Australia was on the list. The time seemed right to finally read the Granta Australia issue. Then I ran out of time and left it, half-read, on the nightstand.

3 months after our return and I've finally managed to finish the Australia issue. Boy, am I glad I did.


To read the full review, please visit my website for Australia.