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Set in Tasmania after World War II, the novel portrays a Slovenian immigrant family’s struggle with exile and survival. A secret keeps Bojan and his motherless daughter Sonia apart, exploring themes of identity, memory, and family bonds in a multicultural setting.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Richard Flanagan
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