![]() ![]() Funny, horrifying, and sharp as a serpents fangs. Pung’s novel tackled the well-worn scriptures of its genre with humour. "Alice Pung totally nails it with Laurinda. Alice Pung’s much-loved 2014 novel, Laurinda, is one of the better recent examples of this tried and tested form. Funny, feisty and moving, Laurinda explores Lucys struggle to stay true to herself as she finds her way in a new world of privilege and opportunity. As she watches the Cabinet at work, and is courted by them, Lucy finds herself in a battle for her identity and integrity. At its secret core is the Cabinet, a trio of girls who wield power over their classmates and some of their teachers. Entering this world of wealth and secrets is Lucy Lam, a scholarship girl with sharp eyes and a shaky sense of self. Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. At its secret core is the Cabinet, a trio of girls who wield power over their classmates - and some of their teachers. Laurinda is an exclusive school for girls. Pung uses satire to exploit the stereotypes of snobby girls, pretentious schools and immigrant families. No "Ladies College" after it, of course the name was meant to speak for itself. ![]() Publishers Description: When my dad dropped us off at the front gate, the first things I saw were the rose garden spreading out on either side of the main driveway and the enormous sign in iron cursive letters spelling out LAURINDA. Book is in Very good condition throughout. ![]()
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