Description
Discover 'Blueprints for a Barbed-Wire Canoe', a compelling exploration of aspiration and despair that captures the essence of the great Australian dream. This captivating novel by Wayne Macauley follows the story of Bram and a small group of determined dreamers who stubbornly cling to their visions amidst a crumbling suburb. With vivid characters like One-eyed Michael and his insightful daughter Jodie, this narrative dives deep into the heart of human resilience and societal neglect. As they barricade themselves in their deteriorating homes, armed with a gun and a bulldozer, they confront the harsh realities of broken promises and fading hopes. This B-format paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2012, spans 224 pages and delivers a bitingly dark yet ultimately moving tale that resonates with readers navigating their own dreams. Ideal for fans of thought-provoking literature and contemporary Australian fiction, 'Blueprints for a Barbed-Wire Canoe' will keep you engaged and reflective. Don't miss the chance to delve into this masterful narrative without the hassle of a freeway or societal expectations. Order your copy today and experience a unique journey through Macauley's sharp storytelling. In stock and ready for fast delivery, this brand new book is waiting for you to explore its depths and learn about the resilience of the human spirit.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079114
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 224
Description:
Bram and his fellow residents are drawn by a dream- the promise of a freeway leading to a new suburb north of the city. The houses are built, but the freeway never comes. One by one, the dreamers leave, until only a small, hardcore group is left - including Bram, One-eyed Michael, and Michael's self-possessed daughter Jodie. As the disused houses crumble around them they barricade themselves in. They have a gun, a bulldozer, and a hellbent determination to stay till the end, whatever, whenever, that is. But the authorities have other ideas. Blueprints for a Barbed-Wire Canoe, Wayne Macauley's first novel, is a bitingly dark take on the great Australian dream. Fable-like, effortlessly readable and ultimately moving, it shows us in full measure the depth of Macauley's talent.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079114
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 224
Description:
Bram and his fellow residents are drawn by a dream- the promise of a freeway leading to a new suburb north of the city. The houses are built, but the freeway never comes. One by one, the dreamers leave, until only a small, hardcore group is left - including Bram, One-eyed Michael, and Michael's self-possessed daughter Jodie. As the disused houses crumble around them they barricade themselves in. They have a gun, a bulldozer, and a hellbent determination to stay till the end, whatever, whenever, that is. But the authorities have other ideas. Blueprints for a Barbed-Wire Canoe, Wayne Macauley's first novel, is a bitingly dark take on the great Australian dream. Fable-like, effortlessly readable and ultimately moving, it shows us in full measure the depth of Macauley's talent.