Dodge Rose

Name: Dodge Rose
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925355611
Price: 34.0 NZD
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By Jack Cox

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Summary

Dodge Rose by Jack Cox follows the tale of two young women in Sydney unraveling the life and legacy of Dodge Rose, an enigmatic figure who left behind a complicated estate. As they navigate legal intricacies and hidden histories, they confront broader questions about identity and the legacies we inherit. This inventive narrative blends legal drama with philosophical musings, set against the backdrop of a transforming Australia.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate innovative narratives and exploring themes of identity and history through a clever interplay of language and structure. The story intriguingly weaves the voices of characters from different generations, making it perfect for readers who relish complexity and linguistic creativity in their fiction.

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Eliza travels to Sydney to deal with the estate of her Aunt Dodge and finds Maxine, a hitherto unknown cousin, occupying Dodge's apartment. When legal complications derail plans to live it up on their inheritance, the women's lives become consumed by absurd attempts to deal with Australian tax law, as well as their own mounting boredom and squalor.

Hailed as the most astonishing debut novel of the decade, Dodge Rose calls to mind Henry Green in its skewed use of colloquial speech, Joyce in its love of inventories, and William Gaddis in its virtuoso lampooning of law, high finance, and national myth.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dodge Rose by Jack Cox is praised for its originality and brilliance, reminiscent of Beckett, with a refreshing and challenging approach to language. Critics commend it as an ambitious and unconventional debut in Australian literature, with its intricate language offering both beauty and complexity. This novel impressively fuses family and continental histories into a compelling narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925355611

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Jack Cox has a master's degree from the University of Sydney and is currently living in Paris. Dodge Rose is his first novel.