{"product_id":"2026100005319-secondhand-the-slow-natives","title":"The Slow Natives","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean and bright copy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compelling literary novel, The Slow Natives, chronicles the stifling realities of suburban life in 1960s Australia, presenting a sharp, satirical portrait of its inhabitants. The narrative uncovers the intricate web of marital discord, generational misunderstandings, and the quiet desperation that permeates seemingly ordinary existences. Astley’s incisive prose illustrates the profound disillusionment of characters grappling with unfulfilled desires and societal expectations. With a tone that is both witty and deeply poignant, the story dissects the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning amidst the mundane. It ultimately offers a critical examination of the constraints and compromises inherent in domestic life, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792289116379,"sku":"2026100005319-SECONDHAND","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/2c69a18a-ffc8-4de9-bdeb-c5e500697bfb.png?v=1779274707","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100005319-secondhand-the-slow-natives","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}