Andrew Pippos's debut novel Lucky's won The Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction in 2021, so naturally we're incredibly excited by the release of Pippos's second novel, The Transformations.
Our booksellers have already snatched up early copies and been moved by this deeply human story of guilt, love and change – so now they can explain exactly why you should pick up this powerful Australian novel …
This is a truly superb second novel which cements Pippos's reputation as one of our most exciting chroniclers of the Australian experience and psyche and all its foibles, a storyteller of the highest order. I have fallen for The Transformations in a big way: it’s that good.
—Alison Huber, head book buyer for Readings
While there have been many great Australian novels, Andrew Pippos's The Transformations stands above them as a rich and complex tour de force that succeeds on so many levels.
—Mark Rubbo, Readings Chairman
The Transformations is a stunning novel, I didn't want it to end. George, Cassandra and Elektra stay with you long after the final page is read.
—Danielle Mirabella, senior book buyer at Readings Hawthorn
So topical. So wise. So real. So subtle and effective. So sad, yet so hopeful.
—Lou Ryan, manager of Readings Carlton
There is something special about Andrew Pippos's writing, he draws you into an intimate world where small acts build to transform a life. This is not a loud book, but it is one that gets in under your ribs and sticks with you. As George's world unravels, knits back together and takes a new shape, you, as the reader, are there as a conscience along for the ride – and that feels rather special.
—Rosalind McClintock, head of marketing for Readings
To help celebrate Pippos's second novel, we're offering The Transformations at a special discounted price. Visit our shops or order online now to secure your copy!
