Johnston, Michelle
Dustfall: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9781742589640
- author:
- Johnston, Michelle
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- UWAP
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.5 centimetres (0.27 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Dustfall A Novel by Michelle Johnston is a haunting and lyrical tale that explores the consequences of medical error and the suffering caused by asbestos mining. In this powerful novel, two doctors, driven from their careers by mistakes they cannot undo, stumble upon an abandoned hospital with a tragic past. The story slowly unfolds as the doctors uncover faded letters and barely used equipment, revealing a history of neglect and disregard for the workers' safety. This is a story about the power of storytelling and the devastating impact of human error on individuals and communities. A rare talent in Michelle Johnston's writing brings this important and thought-provoking novel to life, shedding light on a dark period in Australian history.