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Julia Paradise

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Julia Paradise by Rod Jones is set in 1920s Shanghai and follows Dr. Kenneth Ayres, an Australian psychiatrist who becomes involved with his enigmatic patient, Julia. As Ayres delves into Julia's troubled past, he grapples with his own obsessions and desires amidst the exotic and chaotic backdrop of the city. The novel explores themes of identity, passion, and the complexities of the human mind.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to stories that dissect the complexities of human psyche against the backdrop of early 20th century Shanghai. The narrative intricately explores themes of obsession, identity, and the enigmatic intersection of East and West, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate psychological depth and historical settings.

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He would relive for a long time everything she said to him in the room at the mission. He would recall the way her voice had grown thicker and thicker, and how her head had begun to hang to one side from the exhaustion of her telling, and how he made himself face the photograph of the dead child...

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Shanghai in 1927 is hot, teeming and mysterious. Kenneth Ayres, a psychologist and general disciple of Freud, is an anonymous expatriate treating the lonely wives and daughters of British colonials.

When Julia Paradise, the wife of an Australian missionary, is sent to him for psychoanalysis, he is seduced into her world, a kaleidoscope of incestuous eroticism and grotesque hallucinations. But Ayres hides an even darker secret.

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Julia Paradise by Rod Jones is praised for its originality and marked as a powerful debut. Reviewers highlight its crisp clarity in writing about complex and intangible themes, and the novel's ability to balance detachment with passion. The use of lush, erotic imagery and a nuanced handling of motifs are also noted as standout features.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922147127

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 121g

Pages: 140

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