Anna Smaill

Anna Smaill is a New Zealand author and poet best known for her novel 'The Chimes', which was longlisted for the 2015 Man Booker Prize. She has a background in music and literature, having studied at the University of Auckland and the University of East Anglia. Smaill's work often explores themes of memory, music, and dystopia.

Books

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  1. 1. The Chimes

    Cover of 'The Chimes' by Anna Smaill

    Set in a dystopian future where the written word is forbidden and memories are washed away by the melodic power of the Chimes, the novel follows a young man with a unique gift for remembering the past. He joins a group of memory keepers who are fighting against the oppressive order that controls society through music. As he embarks on a journey filled with danger and discovery, he uncovers the truth about his own past and the potential to change the future. The narrative weaves a tale of resistance, the importance of memory, and the power of music to both dominate and liberate.

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