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A novel of literary ideas as much as of character, this fascinating collaboration by two of South Africa's finest wranglers of words comes to a literal crescendo. It is a finely tuned masterpiece to read in one sitting.

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'Ken Barris's skilled writing... moulds the ordinary into something extraordinary and impresses upon the audi- ence a range of emotions that linger long after the last line has been read.' - The Sunday Independent;'[Michael Cope's] memoir is as complex and beautiful as the richest jacquard cloth, its tones and hues catching and scattering the light.' - Liz Winters, The Write Co;'Michael Cope [...] writes with superb control and sensitivity both to outer and inner worlds... It is hard to do justice to the richness of this intelligent, moving, panoramic book.' - David Pike, Natal Mercury.

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    A Paperback / softback by Ken Barris, Michael Cope

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      Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/05/2014
      ISBN13: 9781431410798, 978-1431410798
      ISBN10: 1431410799

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A novel of literary ideas as much as of character, this fascinating collaboration by two of South Africa's finest wranglers of words comes to a literal crescendo. It is a finely tuned masterpiece to read in one sitting.

      Trade Review
      'Ken Barris's skilled writing... moulds the ordinary into something extraordinary and impresses upon the audi- ence a range of emotions that linger long after the last line has been read.' - The Sunday Independent;'[Michael Cope's] memoir is as complex and beautiful as the richest jacquard cloth, its tones and hues catching and scattering the light.' - Liz Winters, The Write Co;'Michael Cope [...] writes with superb control and sensitivity both to outer and inner worlds... It is hard to do justice to the richness of this intelligent, moving, panoramic book.' - David Pike, Natal Mercury.

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