Our lives, influenced as they are by our upbringing and past relationships, are both comic and even tragic. Such is the case in Rachel Matthews’ novel, Never Look Desperate, as the central characters look for understanding as well as intimacy.
Dr Rachel Matthews is a Melbourne author, lecturer and teacher. Her debut novel Vinyl Inside received strong press reviews and was highly commended by the Australian Vogel Award judges.
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Book review: Never Look Desperate, Rachel Matthews A comedic novel that cradles emotional warmth at its core. 16 Oct 2023 Ellie Fisher
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Dr Rachel Matthews is a Melbourne author, lecturer and teacher. Her debut novel Vinyl Inside received strong press reviews and was highly commended by the Australian Vogel Award judges.
