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Stephen Romei writes on books and films. He was formerly literary editor at The Australian and The Weekend Australian.

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Author Margaret Atwood. Pic Allen & Unwin. Picture: Supplied

Prison feels like home

Margaret Atwood’s dry wit pervades The Heart Goes Last, though at times it is pressed into an uncomfortable parody.

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Author Charlotte Wood who has a new book called 'Love and Hunger', pictured at her home in Marrickville, Sydney.

Misogyny in the extreme

In a blazing read, Sydney writer Charlotte Wood explores the frightening elements of contemporary gender relations.

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Justin Kurzel THE AUSTRALIAN ONLY

More toil and trouble

Snowtown director Justin Kurzel found Shakespeare’s Scottish play was the perfect choice for his follow-up film.

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Author Tom Keneally who is receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Australian Council.

Late-blooming feminist

Tom Keneally’s biographer, Stephany Evans Steggall, considers the prolific author’s development of his female characters.

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The Sightgeist: Jon Kudelka

Read between the lies

The customer feedback survey has become a sneaky way for companies to gain free corporate services.

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