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'Derek Gunderson is in the final year of a degree at a conservatorium of music. He is a fine pianist, seemingly on course for a successful musical career. But when an important performance unfolds disastrously, Derek's secure life begins to unravel. Crushed by the awareness of all the things he no longer knows, Derek is forced to rebuild his character, to reconcile his relationships and overcome his growing disillusionment with music.' Source:http://shop.abc.net.au (Sighted 21/04/2008).
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Dedication: For Kate and Sabine, who aren"t Jocasta and Sabine.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Sound recording.
Works about this Work
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[Review] The Con
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: Transnational Literature , May vol. 1 no. 2 2009;
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
First Novel
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 13 February no. 419 2008; (p. 49)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel 'Full of humour and honesty, The Con is a scalpel-sharp examination of the promises and betrayals of creativity, and of the people and choices that make us who we are.' (Koori Mail) 13/02/2008 -
Originality in Spot-On Insights
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 15 March 2008; (p. 14)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
[Review] The Con
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , March no. 299 2008; (p. 22)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
Pick of the Week
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 19-20 January 2008; (p. 34)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel
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[Review] The Con
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , Summer 2007/08 vol. 87 no. 5 2007; (p. 44)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
Pick of the Week
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 5 January 2008; (p. 18)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
Pick of the Week
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 19-20 January 2008; (p. 34)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
[Review] The Con
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , March no. 299 2008; (p. 22)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel -
Originality in Spot-On Insights
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 15 March 2008; (p. 14)
— Review of The Con 2008 single work novel
Awards
- 2006 highly commended ABC Fiction Award
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