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| Author | Christos Tsiolkas |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | novel |
| Set in | Melbourne |
| Publisher | Vintage Books |
Publication date | 1995 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9780143790976 |
| Followed by | Jump Cuts |
Loaded is the first novel by Greek-Australian writer Christos Tsiolkas.[1] It was first published in 1995 by Vintage Books, and focuses on Ari, a nineteen-year-old second generation Greek-Australian in Melbourne.[2] It follows a restless, unemployed Ari over twenty four hours as he spirals into drug use and casual sex. He is caught between the conservatism of his Greek background and modern Australia amid his homosexual desire.[3]
In 1998, it was adapted by Greek-Australian director Ana Kokkinos for the film, Head On. Greek-Australian actor, Alex Dimitriades plays the protagonist, Ari.[4]
- ^ Montgomery, Isobel (18 June 2011). "Loaded by Christos Tsiolkas – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ Loaded Terms Australian Book Review. October 1995, no. 175
- ^ James Bradley (November 2013). "Christos Tsiolkas' 'Barracuda'". The Monthly. Morry Schwartz. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ Head On: I love you Betty National Film and Sound Archive. Retrieved on 12 July 2024