Omega Park

Name: Omega Park
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702237201
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By Amy Barker

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In Omega Park by Amy Barker, the story delves into the intersecting lives of several residents in a suburban housing estate. It explores themes of community, belonging, and the struggles faced by individuals within an economically disadvantaged setting. As the characters navigate their personal challenges, the narrative offers an insightful look into the impact of social and environmental conditions on their resilience and aspirations.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to emotionally charged narratives that delve into social issues and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a vivid backdrop, the story intricately explores the lives of its characters as they navigate personal struggles and societal challenges, offering a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Omega Park is a housing commission estate on the Gold Coast. Dingo Patterson and Jacob Box are growing up and trying to survive. Surrounded by broken families, crime and desperation, they dream of a different life. A sobering tale of how life on society's margins can mean the end of the road for some, and offer the possibility of escape for others.

First novel by this author.

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Omega Park is a housing commission estate on the fringes of Queensland's Gold Coast. Dingo Patterson and Jacob Box are growing up and trying to survive. Surrounded by broken families, crime, and desperation, they are young men with dreams of a different life.

When a car chase ends in tragedy for one of the boys, relations with the police and within the community reach crisis point. Amy Barker tells a sobering tale of modern warfare in the suburbs with confidence and assurance. She explores how life on society's margins can mean the end of the road for some, and offer the possibility of escape for others.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702237201

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 258

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