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Name: Johnno
Author: David Malouf

Set in post-World War II Australia, this novel explores the lives of two young men, John and Mike, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a society where mental health issues and suicide are prevalent. John, initially a bright and promising student, struggles with academic pressure and the pressures of a changing world. Mike, initially a rebellious teen, becomes a suicide victim. The novel examines the psychological toll of these events on the boys and the families they come from, as they grapple with the loss of innocence and the weight of their past choices.

First publish date: 1975

Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama

Authors: David Malouf

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