Smoky Joe’s Cafe
Smoky Joe’s Cafe by Bryce Courtenay, published by Penguin Group Australia on August 28, 2006, is a work of fiction that delves into the complex aftermath of the Vietnam War. The narrative follows Thommo, a Vietnam veteran who returns to an Australia that views him as a mercenary implicated in war crimes. As he grapples with various physical and mental challenges, he discovers that he is not alone; ten of his former platoon mates share similar struggles, leading them to seek revenge and justice.
The story unfolds as Thommo and his comrades, described as a disorganized group reminiscent of the “Dirty Dozen,” enlist the help of an ex-Viet Cong with his own hidden motives. Their journey takes a pivotal turn when Wendy, a woman of character, steps in to guide them. With her infant daughter in need of a transplant, she aims to transform these troubled veterans into a cohesive unit capable of fighting for justice, regardless of the means. This edition spans 252 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into themes of camaraderie, conflict, and the quest for redemption.
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A Vietnam Vet returns to an Australia that regards him as a mercenary guilty of war crimes
Thommo begins to develop all kinds of physical and mental problems, and thinks it must only be him until he finds that he is not alone. Ten mates, all who remain of his platoon, 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 transplant. She set out to mould this bunch of ex-jungle fighters into a unit that will fight for justice, by fair means or foul.
Hell hath no fury . . .
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