The Doubleman
by C. J. Koch
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'How do we pierce the skin? Did they teach you that at University?' Clive Broderick, guitar - teacher and occultist - the Doubleman of the title of this acclaimed novel - is speaking of power, and of a realm beyond reality. This is a fable of the sixties, when shared belief - systems crumbled, and the spiritual bazaars of today opened up. Christopher Koch's theme is illusion; and all his characters are bound by it. The Rymers are an electric folk group enjoying mounting success in Sydney. show more Their producer, Richard Miller, came under Broderick's spell during his youth in Tasmania; so did the guitarists Brady and Burr. Now, years after his death, Broderick's presence remains with all three. Through his disciple, Burr, it will lead to nightmare. THE DOUBLEMAN was winner of the 1985 Miles Franklin Award. 'Why have I not heard of Koch before, I wonder? He has an extraordinary power of evoking place, and I feel now that Tasmania is part of my memory.' - Graham Greene 'As universal in its impact as the myth and music of Orpheus ... a tour - de - force' - David Rowbotham, Brisbane Courier Mail 'A classy writer, deploying a kind of dangerous power with a delicate perception' - Norman Shrapnel, Guardian show lessTags
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A good read, but not a great one.
Winner of the Miles Franklin award in the 1980s it tells the stories of three young guys from Tasmania who go on to some success and fame in the music world. It uses the caprice of a "fairy world" as the uniting theme. I don't think it works - a straight telling of the story would have been more to my liking.
Winner of the Miles Franklin award in the 1980s it tells the stories of three young guys from Tasmania who go on to some success and fame in the music world. It uses the caprice of a "fairy world" as the uniting theme. I don't think it works - a straight telling of the story would have been more to my liking.
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- Original publication date
- 1985
- People/Characters
- Richard Miller
- Important places
- Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Tasmania, Australia
- Dedication
- To
Cynthia - First words
- The bruise-coloured steeple of St Augustine's was visible for miles around on the hill of South Hobart: a watch-tower over a camp of fear.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And I knew all now it was all gone - like Harrigan Street and Broderick, and the district of Second-hand.
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- English
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