Water from the Moon: Illusion and Reality in the Works of Australian Novelist Christopher Koch

In this monograph surveying the works of contemporary Australian Novelist Christopher Koch (The Year of Living Dangerously, Vernay (postcolonial societies, Universit矇 Toulouse-Le Mirail, France) focuses on the interplay of reality and illusion in the author's works. Specific themes identified include neocolonial exploitation of Indonesia and other Asian countries, the "dubious" nature of identity, and the lure of otherness. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)