The Slap. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 2008 book
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The Slap
Christos Tsiolkas, 2008
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Tony Ayres, Robert Connolly, Jessica Hobbs, Matthew Saville, 2011

During a family barbecue in the suburbs of Melbourne, a man becomes angry and slaps an unruly child who is a guest at the gathering. This incident leads to strained relationships among the family and friends when the mother of the boy files charges for assault.


The Cry. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 2013 book
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The Cry
Helen Fitzgerald, 2013
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Glendyn Ivin, 2018

Joanna and Alistair are young parents who travel from Scotland to a town in Australia to visit family and fight for custody of Alistair’s daughter, Chloe, against his Australian ex-wife, Alexandra. On the drive from Melbourne to the coastal town of Wilde Bay, their baby son Noah goes missing. In the aftermath of the tragedy, under public scrutiny, their relationship collapses and her psychological state disintegrates.


Head On. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1995 book, Loaded
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Loaded
Christos Tsiolkas, 1995
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Ana Kokkinos, 1998

In a span of 24 hours, 19-year-old Ari grapples with his sexuality and Greek heritage. Obsessed with sex, he engages in multiple sexual encounters, mostly with men, and pursues his friend’s sister. However, he struggles to come to terms with his traditional Greek parents, who are unaware of his drug use and sexual activities.