The Family Law

'What is it that makes Benjamin Law's writing so good? It's the flair for language. It's the sharp wit. It's the open warmth. It's the blend of the thoughtful, the silly and the affecting. It's all of these things, in one package.' -Jo Case, Readings 'One of this country's leading humorists - our answer to Law's literary hero, David Sedaris' -The Big Issue 'A writer of great wit and warmth' -Kerryn Goldsworthy, The Sydney Morning Herald 'Crisply written and outrageously hilarious ... Law's black wit and cheerfully malicious tone make The Family Law an addictive read.' -The Courier-Mail 'Very funny ... you may find yourself at times almost barking with laughter.' -Linda Jaivin, The Monthly 'The eccentric, clever and beautifully resonant The Family Law ... sharply written, brilliantly observed and infused with authenticity' -Saturday Age 'Simultaneously weird and instantly recognisable, the Laws are an Australian family it's well worth getting to know.' -The Enthusiast 'A rollicking series of insights into the life of a pretty awesome family ... for those who love their writing fresh, fun and packed with laughs, it's perfect.' -Bookseller + Publisher 'A vivid, gorgeously garish, Technicolor portrait of a family. It's impossible not to let oneself go along for the ride and emerge at the book's end enlightened, touched, thrilling with laughter.' -Marieke Hardy