Running Dogs

Name: Running Dogs
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921844706
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By Ruby Murray

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Running Dogs by Ruby Murray is a compelling exploration of the nuances and complexities of life in modern Jakarta. Through the intertwined lives of its characters, the novel delves into themes of politics, culture, and personal identity, offering a vivid depiction of the city's vibrant yet volatile atmosphere. The story captures the profound interactions between its diverse inhabitants, highlighting the challenges and connections that define their existence.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a richly woven narrative set against a historical backdrop, where complex characters navigate the nuances of cultural and political tensions. This story's vivid sense of place and exploration of identity amidst change and uncertainty may resonate deeply with readers interested in nuanced, character-driven fiction.

Jakarta, 1997, and the city is on the verge of a revolution. Even the Jordan children -- Petra, Isaak, Kristina, and Paul -- can feel it coming, shaking the edges of their privileged, protected expat world.

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Even the Jordan children — Petra, Isaak and Paul — can feel it coming, shaking the edges of their privileged, protected expat world. Years later, Diana, an Australian development worker, moves to Jakarta and becomes entwined in the powerful Jordans' adult lives.

As the monsoon descends, and the Jordans begin to fall apart, Diana sinks into the half-light of their past, where rumour and religion define the contours of the real, and the rules of the game change according to who is playing.

Set in a global city of poverty, beauty, corruption and extreme wealth, Running Dogs is a novel about power and responsibility; about the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive, and the damage they can do.

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ISBN: 9781921844706

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 320

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