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  • StudSpud The Starchy
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    1 year ago

    Haven’t read it, but I remember reading a book about two immigrant pearl divers based in WA, one of them was called Jesus (pronounced Hey-zeus) and somehow involved a movie theatre - i think it was set in the 1930s? Or 20s? I’ve been trying to remember the name of it for years but it eludes me.

    It was not The Pearl Divers Daughter or whatever - forget the author too lol

    Edit: after an hour and a half of googling, I have found it!!

    Nights in the Sun by Colin Bowles!! Holy fucking shit lol

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      1 year ago

      I sent a resume in to a pearl dive company once(Paspaley). They never responded. Probably for the best, though because even though it’s a “tick the box” type experience, I have a feeling it’s nowhere near as glamorous as it sounds. Probably work you like a dog too…

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      1 year ago

      Well, that was wild start to finish! I’m glad you found your book though, absolutely hate forgetting a title.