Karoo Boy
A Novel
by Troy Blacklaws
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Pub Date Mar 26 2013 | Archive Date Jun 30 2013
Open Road Integrated Media | Open Road
Description
Troy Blacklaws’s acclaimed debut novel is the remarkable story of a boy coming of age in the wake of tragedy
When Douglas’s twin brother dies in a freak accident, Douglas’s life begins to unravel. His mother leaves his father, taking Douglas with her to live in the Karoo region, a harsh desert landscape that is a far cry from Cape Town and the seaside life Douglas has always known. Douglas’s mother retreats into her painting, leaving Douglas to fare for himself in a small village that is wary of outsiders. Immersed in rich language and vivid detail, and set against the backdrop of 1970s South Africa, Karoo Boy is the story of a young man finding his way in the midst of chaos and loss.
When Douglas’s twin brother dies in a freak accident, Douglas’s life begins to unravel. His mother leaves his father, taking Douglas with her to live in the Karoo region, a harsh desert landscape that is a far cry from Cape Town and the seaside life Douglas has always known. Douglas’s mother retreats into her painting, leaving Douglas to fare for himself in a small village that is wary of outsiders. Immersed in rich language and vivid detail, and set against the backdrop of 1970s South Africa, Karoo Boy is the story of a young man finding his way in the midst of chaos and loss.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781480410022 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
