--- product_id: 452676097 title: "All That’s Left Unsaid: a must read debut fiction novel about heatbreaking family tragedy not to miss in 2022!" price: "C$2165" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/452676097-all-that-s-left-unsaid-a-must-read-debut-fiction store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # All That’s Left Unsaid: a must read debut fiction novel about heatbreaking family tragedy not to miss in 2022! **Price:** C$2165 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** All That’s Left Unsaid: a must read debut fiction novel about heatbreaking family tragedy not to miss in 2022! - **How much does it cost?** C$2165 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/452676097-all-that-s-left-unsaid-a-must-read-debut-fiction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Winner of the Australian Indie Book Award for Debut Fiction • Winner of the MUD Literary Prize • Shortlisted for the BookPeople Adult Fiction Book of the Year • Shortlisted for the Literary Fiction Book of the Year and The Matt Richell Award for New Writers ABIA Awards • Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist ‘Tracey Lien’s first novel is a deeply moving tale of rage, regret and resilience . . . A brilliant debut’ The Times ‘An unforgettable debut, utterly compelling from start to finish. Original. Heartbreaking. Gripping' Liane Moriarty ‘A gripping and unflinching narrative that is as heart-wrenching as it is unputdownable’ Karin Slaughter * They claim they saw nothing. She knows they’re lying. ‘Just let him go.’ Those are words Ky Tran will forever regret. The words she spoke when her parents called to ask if they should let her younger brother Denny out to celebrate his high school graduation with friends. That night, Denny – optimistic, guileless Denny – is brutally murdered inside a busy restaurant in the Sydney suburb of Cabramatta, a refugee enclave facing violent crime, and an indifferent police force. Returning home for the funeral, Ky learns that the police are stumped by her brother’s case. Even though several people were present at Denny’s murder, each bystander claims to have seen nothing, and they are all staying silent. Determined to uncover the truth, Ky tracks down and questions the witnesses herself. But what she learns goes beyond what happened that fateful night. The silence has always been there, threaded through the generations, and Ky begins to expose the complex traumas weighing on those present the night Denny died. As she peels back the layers of the place that shaped her, she must confront more than the reasons her brother is dead. And once those truths have finally been spoken, how can any of them move on? * ‘A shocking, deeply moving and truly special debut … A richly crafted mystery, a story that is both impossible to put down and impossible to forget’ Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End ‘Poignant and impeccable storytelling’ Oprah Daily Review: A compelling debut novel - The way in which this story wove together characters' pasts and perspectives made it a fascinating read. A very authentic portrayal of south-western Sydney in the 1990s. The honesty with which the author has bared the themes of racism, white saviourism and the anxieties faced by refugees and their children is remarkable. I devoured this novel very quickly and will go back for a more leisurely and reflective read. Review: A deep dive into a culture I didn't know much about. Book left me both settled and unsettled. - Audiobook ## Features - Binding: hardcover - Language: english - Manufacturer: HQ - Brand: HQ - Publication date: 2022-09-15 00:00:01+00:00 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #331,383 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #454 in Death, Grief & Bereavement Fiction #598 in Women Sleuth Mysteries #3,159 in Historical Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 46 Reviews | ## Images ![All That’s Left Unsaid: a must read debut fiction novel about heatbreaking family tragedy not to miss in 2022! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vTd3s8oLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling debut novel *by L***R on 16 November 2022* The way in which this story wove together characters' pasts and perspectives made it a fascinating read. A very authentic portrayal of south-western Sydney in the 1990s. The honesty with which the author has bared the themes of racism, white saviourism and the anxieties faced by refugees and their children is remarkable. I devoured this novel very quickly and will go back for a more leisurely and reflective read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A deep dive into a culture I didn't know much about. Book left me both settled and unsettled. *by K***. on 13 November 2022* Audiobook ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartbreak in 1990s Cabramatta *by A***D on 6 January 2023* Prior to reading “All That’s Left Unsaid”, I had heard many positive reviews. My expectations had thus been set high. Perhaps too high. While the book is an enjoyable read, and we will hear more of the debut author, Tracey lien, in the future, I’m reluctant to get carried away. “All That’s Left Unsaid” is set in the 1990s in Cabramatta, in Sydney’s south west. At the time, it was the entry point for many Vietnamese refugees fleeing their homeland in search of a new life. The Vietnam War had only recently ended and many Vietnamese nationals could not reconcile with the new regime. Word of mouth suggested that Cabramatta was a good starting point and the rest, as the old saying goes, is history. At the books’ outset, there has been a horrible murder at a Vietnamese restaurant in Cabramatta. A teenage boy by the name of Denny Tran has been beaten to death. There are witnesses to the crime but none is willing to talk to the authorities. They all, allegedly, saw nothing. The boy’s older sister, Ky, is having none of this. She’s on a mission to find the truth. In the process, the reader is introduced to the crime, deprivation and heroin trafficking that was so much part of Cabramatta life in the 1990s. In this respect, Tracey Lien does a wonderful job. The characters are honest and totally believable. Having grown up in Cabramatta, Lien knows her turf and can unquestionably bring it to the page. As I said at the outset, perhaps my burden is that the book has been so hyped. Yes, it’s good. Yes, Lien will go on to write other books of quality. However, it was slightly less than I expected. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/452676097-all-that-s-left-unsaid-a-must-read-debut-fiction](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/452676097-all-that-s-left-unsaid-a-must-read-debut-fiction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-11-01*