Wake in Fright (Film Ink)

Rating:
Summary: Australian classic
Review: Something like a transposition of Flann O'Brien's "The Third Policeman" to rural Australia, Kenneth Cook's brilliantly agonizing novel is a study of young male paralysis and redemption. Few novels capture the sheer horror of outback isolation and the madness it inspires, but Cook manages it beautifully. The 'two-up' scene will be with you forever. This is a little-known classic of Australian literature, mainly because it was out of print for many years. Thanks to TEXT Publishing in Melbourne for resurrecting it, and securing an international re-release.

Rating:
Summary: Australian classic
Review: Something like a transposition of Flann O'Brien's 'The Third Policeman' to rural Australia, Kenneth Cook's brilliantly agonizing novel is a study of young male paralysis and redemption. Few novels capture the sheer horror of outback isolation and the madness it inspires, but Cook manages it beautifully. The 'two-up' scene will be with you forever. This is a forgotten classic of Australian literature, mainly because it has been out of print for many years. Thanks to Text Publishing in Melbourne for resurrecting it - Text is one of the few publishing houses that seems to be taking an intelligent interest in Australian literature these days.