Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but dust jacket shows age-related deterioration. Page Condition: Yellowed with age, consistent with a vintage hardcover. Markings: Name stamped on fep. Binding: Appears intact and solid.

Against the Grain is an Australian novel by Gordon Reid that charts the struggles of individuals navigating the social and economic pressures of mid-twentieth century Queensland life. Set against the backdrop of a sun-baked Australian country town — rendered vividly through its telegraph poles, timber buildings, and dusty streets — the narrative captures the tensions between conformity and independence in a tightly knit community. Reid writes with a sharp, observational eye, presenting characters who push back against the expectations of their time and place. The novel stands as a quietly powerful piece of Australian regional fiction, illustrating the universal human drive to live on one's own terms.