The Day of the Dog
Published on 1. February 1997
180 pages
978-1-925267-95-2 (ISBN)
Description
Winner of the Australian/Vogel's Literary Award 1980.Everyone is celebrating young Doug Dooligan's release from gaol. On his first day out Doug is offered a number of choices, each of which seems likely to lead him back to prison - or worse.The Day of the Dog tells the tragic story of Doug's few days of freedom. Set in urban Aboriginal Australia, the novel is a fast paced as it is gripping. Scenes of sudden, devastating brutality give way to peaceful, even lyrical interludes as Doug, his family and those close to him find temporary relief in friendship, love, alcohol or escape to the bush. But they are always drawn back into the ever-narrowing circle of crime, violence, and the inevitable destruction.'taut and tense. remarkable' - The Age'Energy to burn, right up to the shattering climax.' - Newcastle Herald
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Language
English
Place of publication
NSW
Australia
File size
0,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-925267-95-2 (9781925267952)
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Archie Weller
The Day of the Dog
Book
02/1997
Allen & Unwin
€28.65
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Archie Weller
The Day of the Dog
Book
08/1992
Allen & Unwin
€29.85
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Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Glossary
