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The BoatCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780143009610 Format: B format paperback Year: 2009 Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd Pages: 336 Description: 'The Boat raises the bar for Australian writing.' Peter Craven, Heat 'Nam Le is . . . a disturber of the peace. 'Consider the subjects of his stories a child assassin in Colombia ('Cartagena'), an ageing New York artist desperate for a reconciliation with his daughter ('Meeting Elise'), a boy's coming of age in a
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9780143009610
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 336
Description:
'The Boat raises the bar for Australian writing.' Peter Craven, Heat
'Nam Le is . . . a disturber of the peace.
'Consider the subjects of his stories- a child assassin in Colombia ('Cartagena'), an ageing New York artist desperate for a reconciliation with his daughter ('Meeting Elise'), a boy's coming of age in a rough Victorian fishing town ('Halflead Bay'), before the first atomic bomb falls in Japan ('Hiroshima'), The suffocations of theocracy in Iran ('Tehran Calling'). This astonishing range is topped and tailed by accounts of the uneasy reunion of a young Vietnamese writer in America with his ex-soldier father, and by the title story - the escape of a group of exhausted refugees from the Vietcong in a wallowing boat.
'One might be permitted to think, after all this high seriousness and intensity, Nam Le can't do funny. But this criminally talented 29-year-old can do that as well.' Barry Oakley, Australian Literary Review
'Stunning'
The Times
'A fearless new Australian voice that accepts no geographical limits- these are stories of leaping power and the most breath-taking grace and intimacy.' Helen Garner
'Wonderful stories that snarl and pant across our crazed world . . . an extraordinary performance. Nam Le is a heartbreaker, not easily forgotten.' Junot Diaz
'The fiction debut of the year.' James Ley, Australian Book Review
'The best book debut of 2008.' New York Magazine
'The runaway literary success of 2008.' Weekend Australian
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★★★★★ 5
Excellent quality, comfortable for 8+ hour days
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
Since the reviews here were so very helpful to me, I decided to leave my own after using this chair a couple days.
To summarize: Overall, I am thrilled with this chair and would recommend! I work remote, in a small apartment and this works well for both space saving and silence when rolling over hardwood floors all day. For more details, read on!
It came packaged very nicely, so everything was well protected during shipping. There are no written instructions and to be honest, I didn't even look for them. If you've put one together before, this is pretty standard. The "leather" (not genuine, but feels like it) is thick and seems it will be sturdy for a long time. The padding is exceptional and that's the main reason I needed a new chair, as mine (a 'basic' brand one, IYKYK) only lasted one year before it felt like sitting on a hard plastic seat. The height is adjustable to go up higher than most, so for once I didn't have to raise it all the way to feel comfy. The surprisingly great thing about it is the arms that flip up, so I can push it all the way under my desk. I live in a small apartment, so every bit of space saved is a bonus! Speaking of apartments, the wheels on this are whisper quiet and I'm more than certain the neighbor below me is thrilled to not hear my clunky wheels from the other chair anymore. I was hesitant to pay too much for an office chair, but given the price and the quality, I feel it was an excellent purchase.
A few items to note, if you have never put one together before: hand tighten the screws first! Don't put them on full force, until the pieces have been mostly assembled. This will help it not come out lopsided and the holes will be a little easier to line up. Watch the video, it will make the process a little easier (unlike what I did - put the arms on correctly, thought that looked wrong, then put them on backwards and lost my mind LOL). The video will also show how to recline the chair, if you like that (I do). It has a recline that's smooth as butter.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very comfortable and safe chair
This executive desk chair is very convenient , for its 90° flip-up armrests can be easily pushed under the desk, perfect for home office. The rubber wheels roll smoothly and quietly on my carpet. It supports up to 275 pounds so it is safe to me . The height-adjustable back with 360° swivel makes me move freely . The curved, padded backrest provides relieve back pressure , also it is very easy to set up.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Recommend it for all.
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
Very nice chair. One warning…it went together very easily except for the last screw!!! I finally gave up. A neighbor came over and gave up. My daughter came. Over and after much groaning and moaning got that last screw in.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for home office
Color: Grey, Color: Grey
This was a great replacement to the chair I use when I work from home, padding is firm and comfortable so I have no issue sitting on it for hours, the arm rest are foldable so is very convenient when my dogs are in co worker duty.
Very easy to put together and it feels very firm and stable.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Thick seat cushion
Color: Grey
This double-layer seat cushion is so comfortable! Before, my lower back would ache after just an hour on a hard bench, but now I can work in this chair for most of the day without feeling tired. The PU leather has a great texture, looks high-end, and is incredibly easy to maintain—just wipe it down with a cloth when it gets dirty. It feels smooth and breathable. The 360-degree swivel is very smooth, making it convenient to reach for documents in the office. The casters roll quietly and won’t scratch the floor. For anyone who spends a lot of time working at a desk, the comfort level at this price point is absolutely worth it. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026