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Tourmaline

By Randolph Stow
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Tourmaline by Randolph Stow is set in a desolate Australian town bearing the novel's name, marked by a backdrop of widespread drought and decline. The arrival of a charismatic stranger claiming to possess the secret to water restoration fuels the hopes and dreams of the town's residents. Through a tapestry of human desires and desperation, the novel explores themes of faith, survival, and the pursuit of salvation.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate atmospheric tales set in desolate Australian landscapes that explore themes of isolation and the challenges of human connection. Its rich, poetic prose and vivid depictions of the environment create a haunting and immersive experience, perfect for readers drawn to introspective and contemplative narratives.

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Tourmaline

Randolph Stow's most surreal and allegorical novel, a bleak but comic staging of human frailty and the need for belief.

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Once prosperous, the town of Tourmaline in outback Western Australia is dying. The mines are drying up, and the land is riddled by drought. Those townspeople left have little to do but while away the hours with drink.

Salvation of sorts arrives in the form of Michael Random, a mysterious water diviner who emerges from the desert. As the town's reluctant messiah, Random begins to spread the word of Christ. Desperate for a reprieve, many of the locals are drawn to his teachings, but a stubborn few remain sceptical of their new leader.

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Tourmaline by Randolph Stow has been praised for its intense and extraordinary narrative, evoking a brilliantly atmospheric and disturbing atmosphere. The novel's power is undeniable, resonating with readers through its evocative prose. Stow is celebrated as a talented Australian author, with his works, including this one, highly admired for their poetic and wise storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925240306

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Gabrielle Carey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 258

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