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Evocative and poetic, this book is a splendid sucessor to the author's fist novel and will secure her reputation as one of New Zealand's most compelling writers.
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Floating the Fish on Bamboo
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Evocative and poetic, this book is a splendid sucessor to the author's fist novel and will secure her reputation as one of New Zealand's most compelling writers. 263 pages. Seller Inventory # 1135162
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Floating the Fish on Bamboo
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, New Zealand
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 263 pages. page edge lightly foxedJo's husband has disappeared in a climbing accident, and she can't cope with not knowing whether he's alive or not. She moves to Wellington with her son Matt , into a neighbourhood full of colourful characters -- the Kahlers, a German cou ple still living through World War II, Hok who can test for spirits, and Thomas, reclusive violin-maker. She also meets Sokha, whose husband disappeared during the civil war in Cambodia and is also trying to figure out a way to live with un certainty and doubt. Racial violence rears its ugly head and affects them all, b ut Jo can't find a way out of her personal dilemma -- until the shock of a diffe rent kind of tragedy. 'This is a redemptory tale, told in a unique voice. Jansen 's style is seamless without being slick; it's detailed but uncluttered. She kno ws when to pare back, what to include.There's hardly a word out of place or an awkward moment.' NZ Listener. Seller Inventory # 1706ab
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