The Survivor (Keneally novel)
1969 novel by Thomas Keneally
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The Survivor is a 1969 novel by Australian author Thomas Keneally.[1]
First edition | |
| Author | Thomas Keneally |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson, Australia |
| Publication date | 1969 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 282 |
| ISBN | 0-207-95312-0 |
| OCLC | 79598 |
| Dewey Decimal | 823 |
| LC Class | PZ4.K336 Su PR9619.3.K46 |
| Preceded by | Three Cheers for the Paraclete |
| Followed by | A Dutiful Daughter |
Premise
Alec Ramsey talks about a mission to Antarctica in the 1920s of which he was a survivor. He feels guilt over the death of the expedition leader, Leeming.
Ramsey had an affair with Leeming's wife and is torn with guilt over it.[2]
Background
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald called it "this rich, indigestible plumb of a book."[3]
The Canberra Times said "the book is immensely entertaining. It has a pleasantly intriguing story to tell, with plenty of suspense and much highly diverting academic comedy."[4]
