
The Story of Danny Dunn
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Narrated by:
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Humphrey Bower
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By:
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Bryce Courtenay
About this listen
Simultaneous release of the latest novel from Australia's best-selling author. Likened by the author to Frank Hardy's Australian classic, Power Without Glory, with pubs, gambling and political corruption taking centre stage.
The Dance of Danny Dunn is an Australian family saga centering on a working-class family of publicans who make their first mark in Balmain in the 1930s. In that decade, two opportunities existed for boys of Balmain, a working-class Sydney suburb: to be selected into Fort Street Boys School or to excel as a sportsman. At just 16 years, Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting aptitude - and luck with the ladies. His parents run The Hero of Mafeking ('Maffos'), the favourite local watering hole, and the whole of Balmain is proud of Danny's sporting prowess. His mother, though, steers Danny towards a university education; but with just six months of his degree to go, he signs up for the AIF, driven by a desire to serve his country and plain wanderlust.
Danny serves in South-east Asia, spends three and a half years as a POW, and returns a broken man, embittered and facially disfigured. He has told no one of his return, and as he sails towards the Balmain ferry terminal, he knows his life in beloved Balmain will have nothing to do with the life he led before the war. He is scared and overwhelmed by the need to sort himself out, to find out who the hell he is....
©2013 Christine Courtenay; 2009 Bryce Courtenay (P)2009 Bolinda Publishing Pty LtdHumorous and sad.
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What did you like most about The Story of Danny Dunn?
Although it was long, I got right into the story.What other book might you compare The Story of Danny Dunn to, and why?
Any long epic!Which scene did you most enjoy?
When Danny returnsDid you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me choke and I had to hold back the tears as I listen to my audio books at my work place! Very emotional in parts..Any additional comments?
Loved it and will definately be listening to more from the author in the future!Really enjoyable
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heartbreaking
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Wow. I loved every second of this book. Just as you will.
Always a Fantastic listen
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danny dunn
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another great book
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Best writer ever!
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But the ending is a bit sudden and not aligned to the flow of the rest of the book.
Superb as usual
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Mr Courtenay, thanks for the amazing story.
Gripping
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Truly memorable
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