- ISBN:
- 9781743317310
- 9781743317310
- Category:
- Contemporary fiction
- Publication Date:
- 30-10-2013
- Publisher:
- ALLEN & UNWIN
- Country of origin:
- Australia
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions (mm):
- 234x153x38mm
- Weight:
- 0.69kg
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Reviews
4 Reviews
Wow. Christos has written something remarkable here it starts out feeling almost like an autobiography of a champion swimmer, and the passion and discipline that is necessary for having such lofty goals. The book takes a different turn though when Danny, the swimmer, is knocked down to reality. Christos explores what is right and wrong and what makes a bad person. It explores Australia today, disappointment and loss, families, class and friendships. Once again Christos has written a character that you go from forming empathy with to questioning whether you actually like him. Christos is so talented at subtle suggestions about society. Its an engrossing, thought provoking and worthy read.
Was surprised at the positive reviews on this site. Another website had a mixture of reviews - people either loving it or hating it. It was my final book for 2013 having read over 60 and unfortunately this book did not make it into my top 10 for the year. I found it extremely repetitive and I think a good 200 pages could have been deleted. The book was just average in my opinion and I was glad to have finally slogged my way through it so I could get started on another book. However, we all have different tastes and I have noticed that many have enjoyed it.
Thanks for pointing that out Andrej P. You are quite right, Christos has written a number of other books and I've actually just ordered Dead Europe on your recommendation!
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