‘Coupled with thought excursions into poetry, fiction, history, aphorisms, pop psychology and beyond, Darling explores the life of a mind, rendering the experience of being inside the head of another  — the self in the world — in a way that is both familiar and unfamiliar. This is at times not an easy read — nor should it be, given the depths of psychological revelation the author is portraying here, but Darling’s vision and affection for Winona’s journey and her attention to the way words settle on the page makes it a rewarding one.’

Praise for Thunderhead:

‘Short, sharp, and immersive … Thunderhead is a powerful story that explores motherhood, mental health, our sense of self, and our right to autonomy in the context of relentless, everyday domestic life. This is complex, layered, and beautiful writing that invites readers to consider their own wild and chaotic inner worlds, and the ways in which negative relationships shape us.’