RaveReadings (AU)Gunk Baby is a riveting story ... While this book does fit the traditional structure of a novel, Lau maintains her flowing prose and evocative language. Staying within the noir tradition of her previous book, Lau interweaves her characters’ mundane thoughts and wandering observations with harsh realities of violence and unresolved trauma. Gunk Baby is a beautifully unique novel which will be loved by both new and old fans of Lau’s work.
Ella Baxter
RaveReadings (AUS)[A] gritty, honest and complex protagonist in the form of Amelia, an embalmer working as a make-up artist at her mother’s mortuary ... Baxter’s writing and incredible descriptive detail make the almost absurd experiences of her protagonist deeply relatable. Baxter’s illustration of Amelia’s challenged connection to her body evokes deep compassion, allowing the reader to connect strongly to the character ... Baxter has created a dark, beautiful, wild and engaging read with an incredible ending to match ... If you enjoy bold contemporary Australian fiction, read it, as long as you’re prepared to hide your blush if reading on public transport.
