Black Rock White City by Alec Patric: 3 Feb, 2017

Black Rock White City is a novel about the damages of war, the limits of choice, and the hope of love. It’s the story of Australia’s suburbs and the attempts of two Serbian refugees— Jovan and Suzana—as they try to reclaim the hopes of a life left behind.

It was awarded the 2016 Miles Franklin Literary Award.

Alec Patric will join us for a Q&A on Friday, 3 February between 10 and 11am. Please leave any questions you have below. (And discuss the book at your leisure!)

Want to buy Black Rock White City? Receive 10% off when purchasing it from Readings at State Library Victoria. To receive the discount online, enter the promo code BOOKCLUB in the promo code box during online checkout. To receive the discount at our State Library bookshop, simply mention the Thursday night book club at the counter.

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Hi Alec (and Cory!) 👋🏼 Thinking about the scene with Jelka and Suzana under the Dome, did you spend time at the Library writing this book? And, where is your favourite place to write?

Hi Sarah,

The Dome is a cathedral of literature, for me, so I liked writing a scene set in that wonderful room, but no, have never done any writing in it.

It is the most amazing place to write. I highly recommend it.

You'll have to visit sometime! Thanks Alec, really enjoyed the book 😊