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A Family Madness
Thomas Keneally
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Description for A Family Madness
Paperback. A dramatic novel about a tragedy in Australia in 1984 which had its roots in Eastern Europe and World War II. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 284. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Inspired by a true incident, this powerful and disturbing novel focuses on Rudi Kabbel, a survivor of Nazi-occupied Belorussia, and Terry Delaney, a young Australian rugby player who falls in love with Kabbel's daughter. With the optimism and innocence of those unscathed by war, Delaney gropes to understand Kabbel's outlook on life and all too slowly grasps its implications.
Inspired by a true incident, this powerful and disturbing novel focuses on Rudi Kabbel, a survivor of Nazi-occupied Belorussia, and Terry Delaney, a young Australian rugby player who falls in love with Kabbel's daughter. With the optimism and innocence of those unscathed by war, Delaney gropes to understand Kabbel's outlook on life and all too slowly grasps its implications.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340394595
SKU
KSS0002426
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Thomas Keneally
Thomas Keneally began his writing career in 1964 and has published more than thirty novels since. They include Schindler's Ark, which won the Booker Prize in 1982 and was subsequently made into the film Schindler's List, and The Chant Of Jimmie Blacksmith, Confederates and Gossip From The Forest, each of which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He has also ... Read more
Reviews for A Family Madness
A dark and thrilling novel
Nadine Gordimer, Observer
A brilliant book
Guardian
Subtle and gripping
The Sunday Times
A major Australian work of art . . . a memorable reading experience
Daily Mail
Thomas Keneally has always been remarkable for the breadth of his vision . . . This is an impressive ... Read more
Nadine Gordimer, Observer
A brilliant book
Guardian
Subtle and gripping
The Sunday Times
A major Australian work of art . . . a memorable reading experience
Daily Mail
Thomas Keneally has always been remarkable for the breadth of his vision . . . This is an impressive ... Read more