'Sharply observed, bitter and humorous, The Long Prospect is a story of life in an Australian industrial town.
'Growing up neglected in a seedy boarding house, twelve-year-old Emily Lawrence befriends Max, a middle-aged scientist who encourages her to pursue her intellectual interests. Innocent Emily will face scandal, suburban snobbery and psychological torment.' (Publication summary : Text Classics)
Melbourne : Text Publishing , 2012