Monkey Grip

Set in 1970s inner-suburban Melbourne, Helen Garner’s debut novel, Monkey Grip, explores a vibrant community marked by communal living, music, and complex relationships. The story follows Nora as she navigates feelings of love and heartbreak within a web of addiction and intense emotional bonds. Celebrated today as a literary masterpiece, the novel offers an evocative portrayal of a unique time and place in Australian life.