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Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR012274158
Description du livre Etat : Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 18501095-20
Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 528 pages. He asked the water to lift him, to carry him, to a venge him. He made his muscles shape his fury, made every stroke declare his hate. And the water obeyed; the water would give him his revenge. No one could beat him, no one came close. n nHis who le life, Danny Kelly's only wanted one thing: to win Olympic gold . Everything he's ever done-every thought, every dream, every act ion-takes him closer to that moment of glory, of vindication, whe n the world will see him for what he is: the fastest, the stronge st and the best. His life has been a preparation for that moment. n nHis parents struggle to send him to the most prestigious priv ate school with the finest swimming program; Danny loathes it the re and is bullied and shunned as an outsider, but his coach is th e best and knows Danny is, too, better than all those rich boys, those pretenders. Danny's win-at-all-cost ferocity gradually wins favour with the coolest boys-he's Barracuda, he's the psycho, he 's everything they want to be but don't have the guts to get ther e. He's going to show them all. n nHe would be first, everything would be alright when he came first, all would be put back in pla ce. When he thought of being the best, only then did he feel calm . n nShould we teach our children to win, or should we teach them to live? How do we make and remake our lives? Can we atone for o ur past? Can we overcome shame? And what does it mean to be a goo d person? n nA searing and provocative novel by the acclaimed aut hor of the international bestseller The Slap, Barracuda is an unf linching look at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our f riendships, and our families. It is about class and sport and pol itics and migration and education. It contains everything a perso n is: family and friendship and love and work, the identities we inhabit and discard, the means by which we fill the holes at our centre. Barracuda is brutal, tender and blazingly brilliant; ever ything we have come to expect from this fearless vivisector of ou r lives and world. N° de réf. du vendeur 1402y
Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 528 pages. He asked the water to lift him, to carry him, to a venge him. He made his muscles shape his fury, made every stroke declare his hate. And the water obeyed; the water would give him his revenge. No one could beat him, no one came close. His whole life, Danny Kelly's only wanted one thing: to win Olympic gold. Everything he's ever done-every thought, every dream, every actio n-takes him closer to that moment of glory, of vindication, when the world will see him for what he is: the fastest, the strongest and the best. His life has been a preparation for that moment. His parents struggle to send him to the most prestigious private school with the finest swimming program; Danny loathes it there a nd is bullied and shunned as an outsider, but his coach is the be st and knows Danny is, too, better than all those rich boys, thos e pretenders. Danny's win-at-all-cost ferocity gradually wins fav our with the coolest boys-he's Barracuda, he's the psycho, he's e verything they want to be but don't have the guts to get there. H e's going to show them all. He would be first, everything would be alright when he came first, all would be put back in place. Wh en he thought of being the best, only then did he feel calm. Sho uld we teach our children to win, or should we teach them to live ? How do we make and remake our lives? Can we atone for our past? Can we overcome shame? And what does it mean to be a good person ? A searing and provocative novel by the acclaimed author of the international bestseller The Slap, Barracuda is an unflinching l ook at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our friendships , and our families. It is about class and sport and politics and migration and education. It contains everything a person is: fami ly and friendship and love and work, the identities we inhabit an d discard, the means by which we fill the holes at our centre. Ba rracuda is brutal, tender and blazingly brilliant; everything we have come to expect from this fearless vivisector of our lives an d world. N° de réf. du vendeur 607t
Description du livre Softcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. second-hand copy, some slight creasing of the both the front and rear covers from reading, no other damage. Proof Copy. Size: Trade Paperback. [10], 522 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 174331731X. ISBN/EAN: 9781743317310. Inventory No: 0284141. N° de réf. du vendeur 0284141
Description du livre Paperback. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. 516 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This Is Brutal, Tender And Blazingly Brilliant. N° de réf. du vendeur 199666
Description du livre Etat : Good. He asked the water to lift him, to carry him, to avenge him. He made his muscles shape his fury, made every stroke declare his hate. And the water obeyed; the water would give him his revenge. No one could beat him, no one came close. His whole life, Danny Kelly's only wanted one thing: to win Olympic gold. Everything he's ever done-every thought, every dream, every action-takes him closer to that moment of glory, of vindication, when the world will see him for what he is: the fastest, the strongest and the best. His life has been a preparation for that moment. His parents struggle to send him to the most prestigious private school with the finest swimming program; Danny loathes it there and is bullied and shunned as an outsider, but his coach is the best and knows Danny is, too, better than all those rich boys, those pretenders. Danny's win-at-all-cost ferocity gradually wins favour with the coolest boys-he's Barracuda, he's the psycho, he's everything they want to be but don't have the guts to get there. He's going to show them all. He would be first, everything would be alright when he came first, all would be put back in place. When he thought of being the best, only then did he feel calm. Should we teach our children to win, or should we teach them to live? How do we make and remake our lives? Can we atone for our past? Can we overcome shame? And what does it mean to be a good person? A searing and provocative novel by the acclaimed author of the international bestseller The Slap, Barracuda is an unflinching look at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our friendships, and our families. It is about class and sport and politics and migration and education. It contains everything a person is: family and friendship and love and work, the identities we inhabit and discard, the means by which we fill the holes at our centre. Barracuda is brutal, tender and blazingly brilliant; everything we have come to expect from this fearless vivisector of our lives and world 528 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 1082570
Description du livre Etat : Good. He asked the water to lift him, to carry him, to avenge him. He made his muscles shape his fury, made every stroke declare his hate. And the water obeyed; the water would give him his revenge. No one could beat him, no one came close. His whole life, Danny Kelly's only wanted one thing: to win Olympic gold. Everything he's ever done-every thought, every dream, every action-takes him closer to that moment of glory, of vindication, when the world will see him for what he is: the fastest, the strongest and the best. His life has been a preparation for that moment. His parents struggle to send him to the most prestigious private school with the finest swimming program; Danny loathes it there and is bullied and shunned as an outsider, but his coach is the best and knows Danny is, too, better than all those rich boys, those pretenders. Danny's win-at-all-cost ferocity gradually wins favour with the coolest boys-he's Barracuda, he's the psycho, he's everything they want to be but don't have the guts to get there. He's going to show them all. He would be first, everything would be alright when he came first, all would be put back in place. When he thought of being the best, only then did he feel calm. Should we teach our children to win, or should we teach them to live? How do we make and remake our lives? Can we atone for our past? Can we overcome shame? And what does it mean to be a good person? A searing and provocative novel by the acclaimed author of the international bestseller The Slap, Barracuda is an unflinching look at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our friendships, and our families. It is about class and sport and politics and migration and education. It contains everything a person is: family and friendship and love and work, the identities we inhabit and discard, the means by which we fill the holes at our centre. Barracuda is brutal, tender and blazingly brilliant; everything we have come to expect from this fearless vivisector of our lives and world 528 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 1162257
Description du livre Trade Paperback. Etat : Very Good. He asked the water to lift him, to carry him, to avenge him. He made his muscles shape his fury, made every stroke declare his hate. And the water obeyed; the water would give him his revenge. No one could beat him, no one came close.His whole life, Danny Kelly's only wanted one thing: to win Olympic gold. Everything he's ever done-every thought, every dream, every action-takes him closer to that moment of glory, of vindication, when the world will see him for what he is: the fastest, the strongest and the best. His life has been a preparation for that moment.His parents struggle to send him to the most prestigious private school with the finest swimming program; Danny loathes it there and is bullied and shunned as an outsider, but his coach is the best and knows Danny is, too, better than all those rich boys, those pretenders. Danny's win-at-all-cost ferocity gradually wins favour with the coolest boys-he's Barracuda, he's the psycho, he's everything they want to be but don't have the guts to get there. He's going to show them all.He would be first, everything would be alright when he came first, all would be put back in place. When he thought of being the best, only then did he feel calm.Should we teach our children to win, or should we teach them to live? How do we make and remake our lives? Can we atone for our past? Can we overcome shame? And what does it mean to be a good person?A searing and provocative novel by the acclaimed author of the international bestseller The Slap, Barracuda is an unflinching look at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our friendships, and our families. It is about class and sport and politics and migration and education. It contains everything a person is: family and friendship and love and work, the identities we inhabit and discard, the means by which we fill the holes at our centre. Barracuda is brutal, tender and blazingly brilliant; everything we have come to expect from this fearless vivisector of our lives and world. 516 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9781743317310. Inventory No: 252135. N° de réf. du vendeur 252135
Description du livre Soft cover. Etat : Good. First Australian Edition. Large softcover, first Australian edition, 716gms, 516 pages. Barracuda is an unflinching look at modern Australia, at our hopes and dreams, our friendships, and our families. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout. There is a small sticker on the front wrap, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. N° de réf. du vendeur AUSFIC420