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Brother Fish

By Bryce Courtenay
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In Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay, the story spans continents and decades, exploring themes of friendship, courage, and survival. The narrative follows the lives of two unlikely friends—an Australian and a Korean—whose bond is forged during the Korean War. As they struggle with their personal challenges, including imprisonment and societal friction, their friendship grows and helps them navigate life's complexities.
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Brother Fish

A drama of three lives brought together - Jack McKenzie is a small- time professional fisherman from a tiny island in Bass Strait. Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan is a strong-willed woman hiding from an ambiguous past in Shanghai. Private Jimmy Oldcorn was once a gang leader. Together, they reap a vast and not always legitimate fortune from the sea.

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Inspired by real events, Brother Fish tells the story of three people from vastly differing backgrounds. All they have in common is a tough beginning in life.

Jack McKenzie is a harmonica player, soldier, dreamer, and small-time professional fisherman from a tiny island in Bass Strait. Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan is a strong-willed woman hiding from an ambiguous past in Shanghai. Larger than life, Private Jimmy Oldcorn was once a street kid and leader of a New York gang. Together, they reap a vast and not always legitimate fortune from the sea.

Spanning eighty years and four continents, Brother Fish is an inspiring human drama of three lives brought together and changed forever by the extraordinary events of recent history. But most of all, it is about the power of friendship and love.

'It is a big, racy read that covers not just Australia, but China, Korea and America ... underpinned with impressive historical research.' — The Age

'Triads, the yakuza, Bass Strait storms - Courtenay packs it all in as he layers tragedy and triumph in almost equal measure.' — Sydney Morning Herald

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Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay is praised for its rich narrative and compelling characters, set across diverse backdrops from post-war Korea to coastal Tasmania. Reviewers often highlight the central themes of friendship, resilience, and the human spirit. Some critiques mention its length, but many find it an engaging and poignant story that captures the reader's interest through its vivid storytelling and deep exploration of cultural and personal challenges.

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ISBN: 9780143002703

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 January 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 676g

Pages: 800

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About the Author

Bryce Courtenay is the bestselling author of The Power of One, Tandia, April Fool's Day, The Potato Factory, Tommo & Hawk, Solomon's Song, Jessica, A Recipe for Dreaming, The Family Frying Pan, The Night Country, Smoky Joe's Cafe, Four Fires, Matthew Flinders' Cat, Brother Fish, Whitethorn, Sylvia, The Persimmon Tree, Fishing for Stars, The Story of Danny Dunn, Fortune Cookie and Jack of Diamonds. The Power of One is also available in an edition for younger readers, and Jessica has been made into an award-winning television miniseries. The Silver Moon- Reflections and Stories on Life, Death and Writing is being published in November 2014. facebook.com/BryceCourtenay The World of Bryce Courtenay

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