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Audition

A journey through memory and the weight of existence

Pip Adam author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Peninsula Press Ltd

Published:21st Sep '23

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In Audition, three giants are trapped in a spaceship as they confront their past injustices while hurtling toward an event horizon, exploring themes of memory and identity.

In Audition, the spaceship Audition is on a collision course with an event horizon, creating a tense atmosphere as three giants—Alba, Stanley, and Drew—find themselves trapped within its confines. Their immense size prevents them from moving freely, forcing them to choose between speaking and remaining silent. The act of conversation propels the spaceship forward, while silence allows them to grow, raising questions about their existence and the nature of communication. As they engage in dialogue, they reflect on their past lives on Earth, grappling with memories of injustices and the weight of their experiences.

The narrative unfolds as the giants delve into their shared recollections, exploring whether these memories are genuine or merely constructs implanted in their minds. This introspective journey reveals the complexities of identity and the impact of societal structures on individual lives. The tension between their current predicament and their past experiences serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those who have been marginalized.

Audition combines elements of speculative fiction with a grimly realistic tone, challenging readers to consider the implications of power dynamics and the concept of space—both physical and metaphorical. The giants' conversations illuminate the ways in which they navigate their shared trauma and the consequences of their existence within a system that deems them too large for the world they once knew.

'Pip Adam is one of my favourite authors and Audition is my new favourite book. Hurtling through space and time with three giants who immediately gripped my heart is the place I want to be in literature. A powerful work of social commentary, a bodily exploration and a feat of imagination, all written with Adam's trademark poise: this is the genre-bending book of the year.' - Laura Jean McKay; 'Uncanny and astounding...in parts sci-fi, absurdist, fabulist, social realist...readers may find themselves equal parts unmoored and floored by this thrilling novel. I haven't stopped thinking about it.' - Deborah Crabtree, Books+Publishing

ISBN: 9781913512415

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224 pages