Discover Alice Pung’s gripping new novel, “One Hundred Days,” a powerful mother-daughter drama from one of Australia’s most celebrated authors. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne public housing, this coming-of-age story follows sixteen-year-old Karuna, pregnant and confined for 100 days as she awaits her child’s birth and navigates a tense power struggle with her overprotective mother. Written as a letter to her unborn child, Karuna’s narrative explores themes of obsessive love, control, defiance, and the fight for autonomy. “One Hundred Days” is a captivating blend of psychological drama, humor, and warmth, delving into motherhood, poverty, and family bonds. Fans of “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” and “Freshwater” will be drawn into this relatable and unnerving tale of youthful angst and emerging strength.