Reviews

‘For her first poetry book . . . she delivers a punchy, raw and profound collection. Varga’s recovery from a severe stroke, the “Rupture” of the title, is searing in its honesty, and bold and brave in its execution. Her passion for life and her celebration in reclaiming her life makes this book a real gem.’

Judges’ comments, Anne Elder Award

‘Characterized by [a] conspicuously individual voice… [it] speaks with persuasive truthfulness of difficult personal circumstances, allowing the reader wide spaces in which to travel, move, and think.’

Paul Hetherington, Australian Book Review Best Books of 2016

Varga’s poetry depends on close observation and simple statement . . . She restricts herself to carefully chosen details that are intended to resonate and suggest the poet’s changing moods.’

Geoff Page, The Australian

‘A rewarding, brave and insightful collection of poems.’

Craig Billingham, Westerly

‘A warm, generous and intelligent read . . .This is a collection about resilience, but it also shows that in the end words did not desert her, and that poetry is as much her domain as prose.’

Whispering Gums (Literary Blog)

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