Tom Keely's reputation is in ruins. And that's the upside.Divorced and unemployed, he's lost faith in everything precious to him. From his seedy highrise flat Keely looks down at a society from which he's retired hurt and angry, well past caring. But he cannot avoid entanglement with the neighbours: a woman from his past, a boy the likes of which he's never met before. Two strangers leading a life beyond his experience and into whose orbit he falls despite himself.What follows is a ground-breaking novel for our times - funny, confronting, and inhabited by unforgettable characters. 'A superb tale of disillusionment and redemption, loss and beauty, this is Winton in top form . . . [He] has rarely been funnier.' Michael Williams, The Guardian (Australia)'Outstanding . . . From the opening pages you know you are in the hands of a master.' Stephen Romei, Weekend Australian'Tim Winton's Doris is a gem . . . The characterisations are a joy.' Canberra Times'An absurdly good writer . . . This is a fascinating, thought-provoking book.' Publishers Weekly (US)'Eyrie is breathtaking . . . honest, provocative and brilliant.' William Yeoman, West Australian
