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In 1979, Nam Le’s family left Vietnam for Australia, an experience that inspires the first and last stories in The Boat. In between, however, Le’s imagination lays claim to the world.
‘The Boat raises the bar for Australian writing.’ Peter Craven, Heat
“One might be permitted to think, after all this high seriousness and intensity, Nam Le can’t do funny. But this criminally talented 29-year-old can do that as well.’ Barry Oakley, Australian Literary Review
‘Stunning’ The Times
‘A fearless new Australian voice that accepts no geographical limits: these are stories of leaping power and the most breath-taking grace and intimacy.’ Helen Garner
‘Wonderful stories that snarl and pant across our crazed world . . . an extraordinary performance. Nam Le is a heartbreaker, not easily forgotten.’ Junot Diaz
‘The fiction debut of the year.’ James Ley, Australian Book Review
‘The best book debut of 2008.’ New York Magazine
‘The runaway literary success of 2008.’ Weekend Australian
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