After Darkness

Name: After Darkness
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760113117
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By Christine Piper

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After Darkness by Christine Piper follows Dr. Tomakazu Ibaraki, a Japanese doctor living in Australia during World War II, who faces internal and external conflicts as he confronts his past actions and strives for redemption. Intertwining themes of secrecy, honour, and personal growth, the novel delves into the challenges of reconciling one's past while navigating the profound effects of war on individual identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that explore the complexities of identity, morality, and belonging, set against the backdrop of World War II. The tale provides a profound journey into the human psyche through the experiences of a Japanese doctor in an Australian internment camp, offering insights into themes of guilt, redemption, and cultural conflict.

After Darkness

Winner of The 2014 Australian/Vogel's Literary Award.

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It is early 1942 and Australia is in the midst of war. While working at a Japanese hospital in the pearling port of Broome, Dr Ibaraki is arrested as an enemy alien and sent to Loveday internment camp in a remote corner of South Australia.

There, he learns to live among a group of men who are divided by culture and allegiance. As tensions at the isolated camp escalate, the doctor's long-held beliefs are thrown into question, and he is forced to confront his dark past: the promise he made in Japan and its devastating consequences.

After Darkness by Christine Piper explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the moral complexities faced during wartime. It delves deep into the heart of a man caught between two worlds and the impact of secrets on personal and communal trust.

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After Darkness by Christine Piper is widely praised for its compelling narrative and well-developed characters, exploring themes of identity, redemption, and moral dilemma. The book’s historical setting during World War II adds depth to the story, capturing the tension and intricacies of internment camps in Australia. Critics appreciate Piper's sensitive handling of complex emotions and her ability to weave a thought-provoking tale that resonates with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760113117

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Christine Piper's short fiction has been published in Seizure, SWAMP and Things That Are Found In Trees and Other Stories. She was the 2013 Alice Hayes writing fellow at Ragdale in the United States. Christine has studied creative writing at Macquarie University, the Iowa Writers' Workshop and the University of Technology, Sydney, where she wrote a version of this novel as part of her doctoral degree. She has also worked as a magazine editor and writer for more than a decade. Born in South Korea in 1979 to an Australian father and a Japanese mother, Christine moved to Australia when she was one. She has previously taught English and studied Japanese in Japan, and currently lives in New York with her husband. Christine is also the 2014 recipient of the ABR Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay. The winner of The Australian/Vogel's Literary Prize 2014. After Darkness is Christine Piper's first novel. She was also shortlisted for the Readings New Australian Writing Award 2014.