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The Story of Danny Dunn
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins
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The Story of Danny Dunn
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Publisher's Summary
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....
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- Anonymous User
- 09-03-2023
Danny Dunne
As always an excellent story and great narration. About to obtain the next B C book.
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- Elizabeth
- 25-01-2017
Very enjoyable
Would you listen to The Story of Danny Dunn again? Why?
Yes. I find the narrator Humphrey Bower to have a very interesting voice who matches the voices of the individual characters in the book.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Danny Dunn as he had achieved so much in his life.
Which character – as performed by Humphrey Bower – was your favourite?
All characters were portrayed perfectly
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Great story with believable characters
Any additional comments?
It would make a fantastic story
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- Christine
- 04-12-2015
Superb- Courtenay has once again done it
Amazing story that lets you see into the history of Australia plus see the feelings of those living in that time.
I loved this book and will rave about it to my friends.
Danny Dunn is an inspirational character
Helen is a lady I wish I knew.
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- Kevin
- 09-01-2018
Brilliant books
I don't know how Bryce Courtenay writes such books but I like each one. There are some familiar threads that run through his stories but it works in each setting. Really enjoyed this story of principles, right over wrong and the human condition.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-2018
lesson in life
loved it
draw me into the story
I could not put it down
emotionally zapping ending
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- Anonymous User
- 19-07-2018
Enthralling!
A very moving book that I found unable to put down at times.
Though the book is fiction it is obvious that it was well researched .
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- Anonymous User
- 12-04-2019
Incredible
I've always enjoyed Bryce Courtenay's books and this one is no different! incredible story line which had me hooked the whole way.
I will definitely be purchasing a hard copy for my bookshelf at home.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-2021
Fantastic!
The longest audio book I have listened to but it was never slow! Fantastic recreation of Australia in the mid 20th century, touching on so many aspects of life….war, sport, education, immigrants, prejudice….
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- Elizabeth Audet
- 20-12-2021
An emotional stroll through post WWII Sydney
The Story of Danny Dunn is as much his story as it is a tale to highlight the impact that the strong, courageous women on his life had on him. Excellent story, well presented. l loved it.
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- Paddington
- 08-02-2014
Entertaining story
What did you like most about The Story of Danny Dunn?
Bryce Courtenay is indeed a great story teller! I am a fan and I do enjoy his books because of the interesting and varied characters and the cultural settings. Having grown up in Sydney I found this one interesting as the story was woven into familiar settings and events. The names of Olympic swimming stars such as Dawn Frazer, politicians and the local politics made it all the more interesting. As usual there were some strong female characters but they were believable! These novels a great escapism with enough oomph to hold ones interest without being too heavy. A good read or listen.
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