Polites' writing is unpretentious, spare, sharp. Peter's voice is raw, casual, genuine. This is urban storytelling at its best - Maxine Beneba Clarke on Peter Polites.

A contemporary noir novel, Down The Hume explores the nature of obsession and addiction. Hedonistic, confronting and heartbreaking - this story will not only drag you along at a rapid pace - it will tear you in two.

About the Author

Peter Polites is a writer of Greek descent from Western Sydney. As part of the SWEATSHOP writers collective, Peter has written and performed pieces all over Australia.

His first novel, Down the Hume, was shortlisted for a NSW Premier's Literary Award in 2017. The Pillars is his second novel.

Reviews
Gritty novel of a Sydney I've never seen before. -- Kali Napier * Netgalley *
smart and pleasantly unnerving -- Oliver Driscoll * Books+Publishing *
Polites' novel ultimately offers a riotous vision of an authentically multicultural Australia that One Nation - and increasingly the far right of the LNP - cannot accept. This makes Down the Hume essential reading in these times of "border protection". * The Saturday Paper *
Feature TO COME * FBi's Book Club *
A novel of addiction, secrets and misplaced love, this is an Australian debut not to be missed + Competition * Queensland Times *
Hume is a robust study of ethnic, class and sexual identities that intersect in contemporary Australia + Article -- Nathan Smith * Weekend Australian *
an edgy debut novel -- Shelley Hadfield * Herald Sun *
Book of the week * Stellar *



Book Information
ISBN 9780733635564
Author Peter Polites
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Hachette Australia
Publisher Hachette Australia
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 134mm * 26mm