A review by jaclyn_sixminutesforme
Everywhere I Look by Helen Garner

4.0

The essay collection spans 15 years of Garner’s work, and covers an incredibly broad range of content. I have definitely found that my sweet spot for her writing is in her true crime content, so part four of this collection really sung to me. For those in Melbourne, the few essays in this part will evoke memories of Rosie Batty and her domestic violence advocacy work, the city’s reaction to Jill Meagher’s murder, and the unforgettable Father’s Day murder of three sons by their father, Robert Farquharson.

Some other highlights from the collection were her musings about Australian colonial author, Barbara Baynton, and reflections on the post 9/11 world and the way the film United 93 portrayed the day.

This is a stunning collection - the only part that was a total miss for me were the diary essays in part three (though these are very personal so may really connect with some readers).

Highlights from the collection include: Dear Mrs Dunkley, Punishing Karen, The Singular Rosie, The City at Night, Gall and Barefaced Daring, Rules of Engagement, and Dawn Service. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 @text_publishing