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Description for Repatriated
Hardcover. As the radio broadcasts news of H bomb tests, Mr Java, a war-damaged ex-colonial, writes letters of complaint to the authorities and stands at the front window, on the look out for spies and nuclear holocaust. His family forms a sort of Greek chorus, providing a sceptical commentary as his obsessions build towards a dark, absurdist climax. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 134 x 29. Weight in Grams: 354.
In Repatriated the world is a dangerous place and the bomb is ticking - at home and abroad. In a seaside town in the Netherlands, Mr Java - a war damaged ex-colonial - drills his son for the future, drawing him deeper and deeper into his delusionary world. As the radio broadcasts news of H bomb tests, Mr Java writes letters of complaint to the authorities, dreams of horses, and stands at the front window, on the look out for special security spies and nuclear holocaust. His wife and her three daughters from a previous marriage in Indonesia ... Read more
In Repatriated the world is a dangerous place and the bomb is ticking - at home and abroad. In a seaside town in the Netherlands, Mr Java - a war damaged ex-colonial - drills his son for the future, drawing him deeper and deeper into his delusionary world. As the radio broadcasts news of H bomb tests, Mr Java writes letters of complaint to the authorities, dreams of horses, and stands at the front window, on the look out for special security spies and nuclear holocaust. His wife and her three daughters from a previous marriage in Indonesia ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
William Heinemann
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780434011803
SKU
KTG0003693
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Adriaan Van Dis
A former editor of the NRC Handelsblad - Holland's leading newspaper - Van Dis is now a full-time writer. He is the author of five novels as well as books of travel-writing and plays.
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