Richard Flanagan, author

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Richard Flanagan, author

Postby Bull City » Tue May 05, 2015 5:16 pm

Yesterday, on the Diane Rehm Show, I heard an interview with Richard Flanagan, from Tasmania, the author of The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a novel about an Australian, held as a POW by Japan, based somewhat on the experiences of his father. I have never heard an interview with an author that was so moving and absorbing. I have it on hold at our library. I can't wait to read it.
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Re: Richard Flanagan, author

Postby Olaf Hart » Tue May 05, 2015 8:37 pm

We are proud of him, he has a long list of excellent books and lives on Bruny Island, across the channel from us.
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Re: Richard Flanagan, author

Postby Tucky » Wed May 06, 2015 8:03 am

Sounds like a great book I'll look for it. I'm an old Nevil Shute fan, which is probably the most sense I have ever had of that region of the world. "Trustee From the Toolroom", is one of my favorite books- it has sailing, the PNW and good deeds, what is not to like.
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Re: Richard Flanagan, author

Postby SemiSalt » Thu May 14, 2015 1:39 pm

Not sure of how you made the leap to Nevil Shute, it sounds like A Town Called Alice.
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Re: Richard Flanagan, author

Postby Bull City » Sun May 24, 2015 3:19 pm

I'm about 1/2 through The Narrow Road to the Deep North. It is beautifully written, disturbing, difficult to put down and I know I will be sorry when it ends.
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Re: Richard Flanagan, author

Postby Bull City » Sat May 30, 2015 1:58 pm

Just finished The Narrow Road to the Deep North. It is one of the best books I have read.
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