The People's Train is a 2009 novel by Australian novelist Tom Keneally.
Author | Tom Keneally |
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Language | English |
Publisher | Vintage, Australia |
Publication date | 2009 |
Publication place | Australia |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 408 |
ISBN | 9781741667431 |
Preceded by | The Widow and Her Hero |
Followed by | The Daughters of Mars |
Plot summary
editThe novel is a fictionalised account of the Australian life of Fyodor Sergeyev, given in the book as Artem Samsurov, a Russian émigré to Australia who would later play a significant role in Lenin's government.
Reviews
editAwards and nominations
edit- 2010 shortlisted Commonwealth Writers' Prize South East Asia and South Pacific Region — Best Book
- 2010 longlisted Miles Franklin Literary Award
References
editExternal links
edit- The author discussed the novel on Random Book Talk Random Book Talk