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Smokey Joe's Cafe

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Eleven veterans form a twisted, vengeful brotherhood.

Smokey Joe's Cafe is a gripping tale about a group of Vietnam War veterans who have returned to Australia and are now facing physical and mental challenges. The story is unique, offering a view into the experiences of veterans after the war, and showcases the strong bond of the brotherhood forged in war times. The book also highlights the power of a determined woman, Wendy, who successfully shifts the group's focus towards fighting for justice. If you're interested in reading about the experiences of war veterans and the challenges they face, then Smokey Joe's Cafe is a must-read.

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Smokey Joe's Cafe

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ISBN: 9780140298079
Authors: Bryce Courtenay
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 1582 readers)

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Thommo returns from Vietnam to an Australia that regards him as a mercenary guilty of war crimes. He begins to develop all kinds of physical and mental problems, and thinks it must only be him until he finds he is not alone. Ten mates, all who remain of his platoon who fought and died in the Battle of Long Tan, are affected the same way. Now Thommo and his mates are eleven angry men out for revenge. They rope in an ex-Viet Cong with 'special skills' and his own secret agenda. They're the 'Dirty Dozen', just like the movie. Only it's real life, and they're so screwed up they couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag. That is, until a woman of character steps in. Wendy's infant daughter is dying and needs a bone-marrow transplant. Hell hath no fury... as she sets out to mould this bunch of ex-jungle fighters into a unit that will fight for justice, by fair means or foul.
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Eleven veterans form a twisted, vengeful brotherhood.

Smokey Joe's Cafe is a gripping tale about a group of Vietnam War veterans who have returned to Australia and are now facing physical and mental challenges. The story is unique, offering a view into the experiences of veterans after the war, and showcases the strong bond of the brotherhood forged in war times. The book also highlights the power of a determined woman, Wendy, who successfully shifts the group's focus towards fighting for justice. If you're interested in reading about the experiences of war veterans and the challenges they face, then Smokey Joe's Cafe is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.