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Day Boy
Winner of the 2015 Aurealis Awards for Best Horror Novel and Best Fantasy Novel.
Mark is a Day Boy.
In a post-traumatic future the Masters—formerly human, now practically immortal—rule a world that bends to their will and a human population upon which they feed. Invincible by night, all but helpless by day, each relies on his Day Boy to serve and protect him.
Mark has been lucky in his Dain has treated him well. But as he grows to manhood and his time as a Day Boy draws to a close, there are choices to be made.
Will Mark undergo the Change and become, himself, a Master—or throw in his lot with his fellow humans? As the tensions in his conflicted world reach crisis point, Mark's decision may be crucial.
In Day Boy Trent Jamieson reimagines the elements of the vampire myth in a wholly original way. This is a beautifully written and surprisingly tender novel about fathers and sons, and what it may mean to become a man.
Or to remain one.
Trent Jamieson is a teacher, bookseller and writer of science fiction and fantasy, including the Death Works series. He has twice won Aurealis Awards for his short stories. He lives in Brisbane.
‘Jamieson gives the reader beautiful prose and a very original plot, making for an excellent read.’ BookMooch
‘This a book about boys and men, their rivalries and cruelties, and the love of fathers and sons…It is a joy.’ Vampires in the Sunburnt Country
‘At the fingertips of a gifted writer there will always be new and interesting takes on the vampire tale and happily, Day Boy is one of them.’ Melbourne Review of Books
‘This book dances to the beat of its own drum. It comes waltzing into your life and leaves footprints on your heart…A one of a kind story you’d be foolish to miss.’ Marianne de Pierres’ Escape Club
‘In Day Boy, Jamieson has kept all of the central facets of vampire mythology while fashioning something new and often riveting. Poetic and meditative—at times frightening, visceral and bloody—this is a dark journey worth making.’ Aurealis
‘A beautifully written and surprisingly tender novel about fathers and sons, and what it may mean to become a man.’ Good Reading
‘This escapist read is hard to put down.’ North & South
Mark is a Day Boy.
In a post-traumatic future the Masters—formerly human, now practically immortal—rule a world that bends to their will and a human population upon which they feed. Invincible by night, all but helpless by day, each relies on his Day Boy to serve and protect him.
Mark has been lucky in his Dain has treated him well. But as he grows to manhood and his time as a Day Boy draws to a close, there are choices to be made.
Will Mark undergo the Change and become, himself, a Master—or throw in his lot with his fellow humans? As the tensions in his conflicted world reach crisis point, Mark's decision may be crucial.
In Day Boy Trent Jamieson reimagines the elements of the vampire myth in a wholly original way. This is a beautifully written and surprisingly tender novel about fathers and sons, and what it may mean to become a man.
Or to remain one.
Trent Jamieson is a teacher, bookseller and writer of science fiction and fantasy, including the Death Works series. He has twice won Aurealis Awards for his short stories. He lives in Brisbane.
‘Jamieson gives the reader beautiful prose and a very original plot, making for an excellent read.’ BookMooch
‘This a book about boys and men, their rivalries and cruelties, and the love of fathers and sons…It is a joy.’ Vampires in the Sunburnt Country
‘At the fingertips of a gifted writer there will always be new and interesting takes on the vampire tale and happily, Day Boy is one of them.’ Melbourne Review of Books
‘This book dances to the beat of its own drum. It comes waltzing into your life and leaves footprints on your heart…A one of a kind story you’d be foolish to miss.’ Marianne de Pierres’ Escape Club
‘In Day Boy, Jamieson has kept all of the central facets of vampire mythology while fashioning something new and often riveting. Poetic and meditative—at times frightening, visceral and bloody—this is a dark journey worth making.’ Aurealis
‘A beautifully written and surprisingly tender novel about fathers and sons, and what it may mean to become a man.’ Good Reading
‘This escapist read is hard to put down.’ North & South
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First published January 24, 2015
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August 25, 2022
In a post-apocalyptic Australia, there are beings who rule the civilized world known as Masters. These Masters are immortal and have a symbiotic relationship with their territories – they protect the humans in the area but also feed upon them. Each Master has a Day Boy, and Mark is one of these boys. His Master isn’t as cruel as others, and Mark finds plenty of time to get into trouble. But as Mark is getting older, it’s time for him to discover his fate – will he be subjected to the Change and become a Master, or remain a human and fight to survive?
I was completely blown away by this book. This take on vampirism was phenomenal, and the way the author used some classical elements of the myths but introduced new elements was wonderfully done. While this setting is post-apocalyptic, there was no real discussion of what the apocalypse was or what happened to most technology – I didn’t mind this, but it would be interesting to see if future books discuss this more.
The worldbuilding was excellent. Reading this work transported me into the setting and I was completely immersed; the author wove details and meaningful descriptions throughout the prose that created a beautiful and memorable read. Towards the beginning of the book, there were a few instances where I wanted a bit more explanation for some things, usually setting related, but the more I read, the more these details came to light.
Mark was a well written protagonist. I enjoyed his sass and need to find trouble, which made for some interesting plot hooks. He underwent some serious character growth, making his journey fantastic to watch. His relationship with his Master was relatable and realistic and made the characters feel alive. The secondary characters were just as well written, with plenty of depth, development, and growth.
My review can in no way do this book justice. I highly recommend this work, and it’s one of the best I’ve read in a long while. My thanks to NetGalley and Erewhon Books for allowing me to read and review this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Y’ALL GO READ THIS.
I was completely blown away by this book. This take on vampirism was phenomenal, and the way the author used some classical elements of the myths but introduced new elements was wonderfully done. While this setting is post-apocalyptic, there was no real discussion of what the apocalypse was or what happened to most technology – I didn’t mind this, but it would be interesting to see if future books discuss this more.
The worldbuilding was excellent. Reading this work transported me into the setting and I was completely immersed; the author wove details and meaningful descriptions throughout the prose that created a beautiful and memorable read. Towards the beginning of the book, there were a few instances where I wanted a bit more explanation for some things, usually setting related, but the more I read, the more these details came to light.
Mark was a well written protagonist. I enjoyed his sass and need to find trouble, which made for some interesting plot hooks. He underwent some serious character growth, making his journey fantastic to watch. His relationship with his Master was relatable and realistic and made the characters feel alive. The secondary characters were just as well written, with plenty of depth, development, and growth.
My review can in no way do this book justice. I highly recommend this work, and it’s one of the best I’ve read in a long while. My thanks to NetGalley and Erewhon Books for allowing me to read and review this work. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Y’ALL GO READ THIS.
August 19, 2015
I’ve always been a fan of Trent Jamieson (as a writer and as a human being) and I knew Day Boy was going to be something special. It still blew me away, even with all that expectation.
The writing is sublime. Poetic and evocative.
Mark’s voice is perfect. The world building is entirely and brilliantly original. The plot - and its dark undertones - moves at a measured pace, inexorably towards a series of life-changing moments.
I love the Australian-ness of this book, and the fact it never once uses the 'v' word.
Day Boy is gentle and wild. It offers a rare and surprisingly moving look at what it means to be a boy, a man, and a monster. It’s a fascinating study of manhood and masculinity, and the relationships between boys and men.
I took my time reading Day Boy because this is a book to be savoured. I appreciated every sentence and every page. I’m actually a little in awe of what Trent Jamieson has achieved here.
I don’t think I’ve used this term before in a review, but I’m going to here: Day Boy is a masterpiece.
The writing is sublime. Poetic and evocative.
Mark’s voice is perfect. The world building is entirely and brilliantly original. The plot - and its dark undertones - moves at a measured pace, inexorably towards a series of life-changing moments.
I love the Australian-ness of this book, and the fact it never once uses the 'v' word.
Day Boy is gentle and wild. It offers a rare and surprisingly moving look at what it means to be a boy, a man, and a monster. It’s a fascinating study of manhood and masculinity, and the relationships between boys and men.
I took my time reading Day Boy because this is a book to be savoured. I appreciated every sentence and every page. I’m actually a little in awe of what Trent Jamieson has achieved here.
I don’t think I’ve used this term before in a review, but I’m going to here: Day Boy is a masterpiece.
August 11, 2022
4 stars. I enjoyed this one, and other vampire lovers will as well. Thank you to the publisher an NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Mark is a Day boy, a bit taken by a young age to serve a Vampiric master. His duties are many, including tending to the townsfolk after his master has fed upon them. The townsfolk have made a deal with the masters to keep themselves safe, twice a month they are fed upon in exchange for protection. When trouble finds Mark and his master, they leave their small world for the larger city. With Mark's time with his master comes towards an end, Mark must train his replacement and figure out where his life goes from here.
When I initially finished this story I was leaning more towards a 3 star rating, but upon reflecting upon all the components that made up this book, it's a solid 4 star read at the least. It has great characters who help Mark become who we see grow thoughout the novel. The pacing is a bit slow at times, but only to ensure the author had the proper time to fully describe the world as it was. A post apocalyptic setting where we never really find out what happened with technology. Vampire lovers will enjoy Day Boy, however I don't think it will become a favorite of many. Fresh concepts and Master Dain really made this book for me.
4 stars and a recommendation for Day Boy to those who love everything vampire. Nothing is exceptionally graphic so age range I would recommend is 13+. I really enjoyed Day Boy and am so grateful to have been allowed into it's world.
Mark is a Day boy, a bit taken by a young age to serve a Vampiric master. His duties are many, including tending to the townsfolk after his master has fed upon them. The townsfolk have made a deal with the masters to keep themselves safe, twice a month they are fed upon in exchange for protection. When trouble finds Mark and his master, they leave their small world for the larger city. With Mark's time with his master comes towards an end, Mark must train his replacement and figure out where his life goes from here.
When I initially finished this story I was leaning more towards a 3 star rating, but upon reflecting upon all the components that made up this book, it's a solid 4 star read at the least. It has great characters who help Mark become who we see grow thoughout the novel. The pacing is a bit slow at times, but only to ensure the author had the proper time to fully describe the world as it was. A post apocalyptic setting where we never really find out what happened with technology. Vampire lovers will enjoy Day Boy, however I don't think it will become a favorite of many. Fresh concepts and Master Dain really made this book for me.
4 stars and a recommendation for Day Boy to those who love everything vampire. Nothing is exceptionally graphic so age range I would recommend is 13+. I really enjoyed Day Boy and am so grateful to have been allowed into it's world.
August 8, 2015
5 Stars
Day Boy by Trent Jamieson deserves full marks from me simply due to the fact that this book made me rekindle some of my old love for the Vampire genre. I was already a fan of Jamieson as I love his Death Works trilogy but I am now cemented in as a full-time fan and will read anything he puts out.
In Day Boy we are dropped into a surely post apocalyptic world where The Masters (Vampires) now rule the world. Our protagonist Mark is a young adult known as a Day Boy. He serves his blood sucking and bookish master named Dain. Day Boys are the servants of the vampires as they can go out during the day and therefore serve and protect them. Day Boy explores the world, it's nature, and even the politics behind the Masters.
The world building is what makes this book work. Combine the fabulous details with the traditional vampire mythos and you have something special. I loved the action and the witty dialogue between Mark and pretty much everyone else. Dain is unique and an interesting take on what a vampire master could be like. The ending was very satisfying.
A fantastic summer read that gets high marks from me as it reminded me of how good the Vampire mythos can really be.
Day Boy by Trent Jamieson deserves full marks from me simply due to the fact that this book made me rekindle some of my old love for the Vampire genre. I was already a fan of Jamieson as I love his Death Works trilogy but I am now cemented in as a full-time fan and will read anything he puts out.
In Day Boy we are dropped into a surely post apocalyptic world where The Masters (Vampires) now rule the world. Our protagonist Mark is a young adult known as a Day Boy. He serves his blood sucking and bookish master named Dain. Day Boys are the servants of the vampires as they can go out during the day and therefore serve and protect them. Day Boy explores the world, it's nature, and even the politics behind the Masters.
The world building is what makes this book work. Combine the fabulous details with the traditional vampire mythos and you have something special. I loved the action and the witty dialogue between Mark and pretty much everyone else. Dain is unique and an interesting take on what a vampire master could be like. The ending was very satisfying.
A fantastic summer read that gets high marks from me as it reminded me of how good the Vampire mythos can really be.
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November 14, 2022Managed to find a copy of this at the bookstore randomly today. Won't get to it for some time, but I haven't heard of it outside of GoodReads, so I am curious.
July 4, 2015
“It’s bitter cold and a sky so clear that the stars burn. Breath streams from us, and no matter that we’re dressed warm, it’s still a shock, like jumping into water that’s colder than you expected. The moon’s a sliver in the sky, but everything is so clear. Land looms around us blue and hulking, drawing in and receding, and you suddenly get a sense of how big everything is and how little you are, but it’s still wonderful, because small and brief you’re still here and breathing plumes in the dark: defiant and proud. And there is no one more defiant than us.”
Day Boy is the first stand-alone novel by teacher, bookseller and prize-winning Australian author of science fiction and fantasy, Trent Jamieson. Mark is a Day Boy. He has been in the service (and under the patronage) of his Master, Dain, since he was small. From the accounts of the other Day Boys in the town, Mark knows he is fortunate to be with Dain. His Master is fair, looks out for his welfare and teaches him well. In return, Mark looks after his Master’s needs, watches over Dain when he is most vulnerable and tries (often unsuccessfully) to win his Master’s esteem.
His time as a Day Boy is coming to an end, and, while his predecessor, Dav, has followed the path to himself becoming a Master, Mark is fairly certain his own transgressions will preclude this destiny. But he has been offered a position locally, and is not dissatisfied to stay in Midfield, this town to the east of the City in the Shadow of the Mountains, especially if the lovely Anne stays. However, the tenuous peace between the Masters and the townsfolk is under threat, the Hunters outside the town are an ever-present danger, and Mark’s first trip to the City almost ends in disaster.
Jamieson has set his story in a (possibly post-apocalyptic) future Australia where Masters exist in a symbiotic relationship with the human population, protecting them from Monsters in exchange for blood feeds and the service of a Day Boy. Jamieson builds his world gradually and leaves parts of it (perhaps purposefully) vague: there is plenty of scope for a sequel. His characters are believable and their dialogue is a cross between contemporary Australian and eighteenth century English. He gives some of his characters words of wisdom: “Truths said or not are still true”.
Mark develops and matures over the course of the story, and his narrative voice is both superbly descriptive and succinct: “Rob spits at the constable’s feet and turns nice and slow, and I can see that Mick is battling with the urge to hit him. Hard. But sense prevails, I guess, or fear, which is just another sort of sense. I can almost respect that. Strike an auditor and you might as well strike Death herself”. Jamieson gives the reader beautiful prose and a very original plot, making for an excellent read.
4.5 ★s
Day Boy is the first stand-alone novel by teacher, bookseller and prize-winning Australian author of science fiction and fantasy, Trent Jamieson. Mark is a Day Boy. He has been in the service (and under the patronage) of his Master, Dain, since he was small. From the accounts of the other Day Boys in the town, Mark knows he is fortunate to be with Dain. His Master is fair, looks out for his welfare and teaches him well. In return, Mark looks after his Master’s needs, watches over Dain when he is most vulnerable and tries (often unsuccessfully) to win his Master’s esteem.
His time as a Day Boy is coming to an end, and, while his predecessor, Dav, has followed the path to himself becoming a Master, Mark is fairly certain his own transgressions will preclude this destiny. But he has been offered a position locally, and is not dissatisfied to stay in Midfield, this town to the east of the City in the Shadow of the Mountains, especially if the lovely Anne stays. However, the tenuous peace between the Masters and the townsfolk is under threat, the Hunters outside the town are an ever-present danger, and Mark’s first trip to the City almost ends in disaster.
Jamieson has set his story in a (possibly post-apocalyptic) future Australia where Masters exist in a symbiotic relationship with the human population, protecting them from Monsters in exchange for blood feeds and the service of a Day Boy. Jamieson builds his world gradually and leaves parts of it (perhaps purposefully) vague: there is plenty of scope for a sequel. His characters are believable and their dialogue is a cross between contemporary Australian and eighteenth century English. He gives some of his characters words of wisdom: “Truths said or not are still true”.
Mark develops and matures over the course of the story, and his narrative voice is both superbly descriptive and succinct: “Rob spits at the constable’s feet and turns nice and slow, and I can see that Mick is battling with the urge to hit him. Hard. But sense prevails, I guess, or fear, which is just another sort of sense. I can almost respect that. Strike an auditor and you might as well strike Death herself”. Jamieson gives the reader beautiful prose and a very original plot, making for an excellent read.
4.5 ★s
April 16, 2023
3.5 stars.
Growing up in his small town, teenaged Mark is the daylight hands and eyes of his vampire master, Dain. Day Boys have some privileges and standing in the town, as well as responsibilities to their masters. Day Boys also have expiry dates: Mark is approaching the time when either his master recommends his transformation into a vampire, or sends Mark on his way into the world. (This is the same world as Trent Jamieson's other book. "The Stone Road", and it's a place full of dangers outside of towns, with monsters prowling the countryside, and vampires congregating in the Red City.)
Mark has a tendency to run his mouth and get in fights. He's also enamoured with Anne the daughter of the town's shopkeeper. Neither Dain nor the Anne's mother are happy with Mark's infatuation, and Mark is unable to see that Anne has her own ambitions for her life beyond the small confines of their town.
In an effort to get Mark to focus, Dain takes Mark to the Red City to see what could await him if he smartened up. Things don't go well, and Mark's missteps end up having repercussions back home, and precipitate long simmering tensions amongst the vampires and their Day Boys who live in his town.
I flat out loved "The Stone Road", and though Mark is a appealing character, this book did not hold my attention in the same way. The prose and worldbuilding are great, and Mark is believable in his tendency to cause trouble while posturing and snarking his way about his peers, the other Day Boys in town.
I liked Dain's long-suffering attitude to Mark, and his care and fondness for the boy. The vampire and boy make an interesting pair, with Mark both revering Dain, and chafing at the rules restricting his behaviour.
The story is full of violence and optimism and humour, and I so wished I had loved this book as much as "The Stone Road".
Thank you to Netgalley and to Erewhon Books for this ARC in exchange for my review.
Growing up in his small town, teenaged Mark is the daylight hands and eyes of his vampire master, Dain. Day Boys have some privileges and standing in the town, as well as responsibilities to their masters. Day Boys also have expiry dates: Mark is approaching the time when either his master recommends his transformation into a vampire, or sends Mark on his way into the world. (This is the same world as Trent Jamieson's other book. "The Stone Road", and it's a place full of dangers outside of towns, with monsters prowling the countryside, and vampires congregating in the Red City.)
Mark has a tendency to run his mouth and get in fights. He's also enamoured with Anne the daughter of the town's shopkeeper. Neither Dain nor the Anne's mother are happy with Mark's infatuation, and Mark is unable to see that Anne has her own ambitions for her life beyond the small confines of their town.
In an effort to get Mark to focus, Dain takes Mark to the Red City to see what could await him if he smartened up. Things don't go well, and Mark's missteps end up having repercussions back home, and precipitate long simmering tensions amongst the vampires and their Day Boys who live in his town.
I flat out loved "The Stone Road", and though Mark is a appealing character, this book did not hold my attention in the same way. The prose and worldbuilding are great, and Mark is believable in his tendency to cause trouble while posturing and snarking his way about his peers, the other Day Boys in town.
I liked Dain's long-suffering attitude to Mark, and his care and fondness for the boy. The vampire and boy make an interesting pair, with Mark both revering Dain, and chafing at the rules restricting his behaviour.
The story is full of violence and optimism and humour, and I so wished I had loved this book as much as "The Stone Road".
Thank you to Netgalley and to Erewhon Books for this ARC in exchange for my review.
July 8, 2022
Thank you, NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is going to be a short review because there is not much to say about this book.
This book was incredibly boring. I kept waiting for the plot to start, but it never did. This book is (apparently) supposed to be read as a personal diary. That would be fine, except, nothing of interest happened. We basically follow Mark's life as a Day Boy for a year. Usually, with this kind of storyline, the character development is what makes it interesting, Unfortunately, our character was the exact same from beginning to end
The world this was set in was lacking, even frustrating in its lack of details. I still do not even understand what the purpose of a Day Boy is. He does chores? Supposedly he takes care of his Master, but a servant would have done that job just fine. There seemed to be no defining characteristics that distinguished a Day Boy from anyone else. The bare minimum was given and left a lot to be desired. We are never told the purpose of these Masters, either. They worship the Sun and drink blood. That's it. I had a hard time even knowing what time period it should be. There was talk of lawn mowers and phones, but they still heated bath water in a copper kettle and used horses for transportation. Make it make sense.
While there were events that could have been interesting, the writing made them bland. The writing style is in the first person, which in theory would give us plenty of insight into his character and emotions; however, all of his emotions, if they were even portrayed, felt incredibly shallow and surface level. The whole story was overly long, due to the fact that Mark kept getting "distracted," for lack of a better word. He would start to ramble about things that added nothing to the story, and just made it even more laborious to read.
I could not in good conscience recommend this book to anyone. I almost did not finish it myself.
This is going to be a short review because there is not much to say about this book.
This book was incredibly boring. I kept waiting for the plot to start, but it never did. This book is (apparently) supposed to be read as a personal diary. That would be fine, except, nothing of interest happened. We basically follow Mark's life as a Day Boy for a year. Usually, with this kind of storyline, the character development is what makes it interesting, Unfortunately, our character was the exact same from beginning to end
The world this was set in was lacking, even frustrating in its lack of details. I still do not even understand what the purpose of a Day Boy is. He does chores? Supposedly he takes care of his Master, but a servant would have done that job just fine. There seemed to be no defining characteristics that distinguished a Day Boy from anyone else. The bare minimum was given and left a lot to be desired. We are never told the purpose of these Masters, either. They worship the Sun and drink blood. That's it. I had a hard time even knowing what time period it should be. There was talk of lawn mowers and phones, but they still heated bath water in a copper kettle and used horses for transportation. Make it make sense.
While there were events that could have been interesting, the writing made them bland. The writing style is in the first person, which in theory would give us plenty of insight into his character and emotions; however, all of his emotions, if they were even portrayed, felt incredibly shallow and surface level. The whole story was overly long, due to the fact that Mark kept getting "distracted," for lack of a better word. He would start to ramble about things that added nothing to the story, and just made it even more laborious to read.
I could not in good conscience recommend this book to anyone. I almost did not finish it myself.
January 2, 2022
This slow burn, utterly unique entry into the Vampire pantheon crept up on me until around the last third when I could not look away, and was exceedingly irritated when third parties - quite outside the story - repeatedly insisted on attention.
It's a dystopian, post-apocalyptic, western, horror, paranormal, coming-of-age, supernatural creature novel that completely eschews the word 'vampire' utterly, but is imbued, in its waters and fibres, with the tough, hard, sinewy core of the essential mythology. The 'romance' part of it stripped out, and the violence, the absolute inhumanity of the eternal state of undeadness, cast into sharp relief.
The writing is exceptional - proof that so-called 'low' or 'genre' fiction (and I say that with affection and exasperation, because I'm a genre writer) can be the highest form of art.
At page 285 (the master speaking to his Day Boy): 'I am what I am. I am my nature. Boy, I once said there's poetry in us; in the eternity that is us. But I was wrong. Poetry is brevity, the sweet and sour ending of things. When time stretches entire before you, it's stripped of urgency, and there is no poetry. Every crime, every mistake and hatred, is not released but clung to. Enough time passes, and all we are is our sins.'
At page 303:
'Do I get to say goodbye?
'Life's one big goodbye,' Rob says. 'An unutterable farewell.'
Holding out hopes there will be another story 'leading out past the words' of this one.
It's a dystopian, post-apocalyptic, western, horror, paranormal, coming-of-age, supernatural creature novel that completely eschews the word 'vampire' utterly, but is imbued, in its waters and fibres, with the tough, hard, sinewy core of the essential mythology. The 'romance' part of it stripped out, and the violence, the absolute inhumanity of the eternal state of undeadness, cast into sharp relief.
The writing is exceptional - proof that so-called 'low' or 'genre' fiction (and I say that with affection and exasperation, because I'm a genre writer) can be the highest form of art.
At page 285 (the master speaking to his Day Boy): 'I am what I am. I am my nature. Boy, I once said there's poetry in us; in the eternity that is us. But I was wrong. Poetry is brevity, the sweet and sour ending of things. When time stretches entire before you, it's stripped of urgency, and there is no poetry. Every crime, every mistake and hatred, is not released but clung to. Enough time passes, and all we are is our sins.'
At page 303:
'Do I get to say goodbye?
'Life's one big goodbye,' Rob says. 'An unutterable farewell.'
Holding out hopes there will be another story 'leading out past the words' of this one.
October 12, 2022
DNF at 34%, purely because it's not my kind of book. The writing was solid and it's a gritty coming of age story. It did suffer from a lack of a plot as far as I read, and having seen that as a critique from other reviewers who finished the book, I chose to DNF.
Reminiscent of how Stephen King portrays 20th century America in his horror, Jamieson really leans into the Australian setting. While the book is set in a post-apocalyptic future, it's barely mentioned and there is no world-building done to establish this. The setting reads more like a small town in the Australian outback in the 1940s.
The main cast is all male, the fantastical or supernatural element is minimal, and the relationship between the main vampire and his "day boy" is that of a disappointed father and a son who is resigned to being raised with corporal punishment.
If that's what you're looking for, this might be the book for you. The writing was compelling, I just wasn't interested in this riff on the vampire genre.
Reminiscent of how Stephen King portrays 20th century America in his horror, Jamieson really leans into the Australian setting. While the book is set in a post-apocalyptic future, it's barely mentioned and there is no world-building done to establish this. The setting reads more like a small town in the Australian outback in the 1940s.
The main cast is all male, the fantastical or supernatural element is minimal, and the relationship between the main vampire and his "day boy" is that of a disappointed father and a son who is resigned to being raised with corporal punishment.
If that's what you're looking for, this might be the book for you. The writing was compelling, I just wasn't interested in this riff on the vampire genre.
November 29, 2021
I devoured this book, and yet I also did not want to finish it. From the moment I read the blurb I was hooked-if you had told me that one of my new favourite novels was an original spin on the vampire myth that takes place in a Western-esque Australian outback setting; all wrapped up in a bittersweet, coming-of-age story; that sits somewhere between contemporary and Literary fiction, I would have thought it impossible (although Let The Right One In is one of my other favourites, so probably not that much of stretch 😂).
I cannot wait for The Stone Road, and am keen to track down every other piece of writing Trent Jamieson has ever published. Incredible.
I cannot wait for The Stone Road, and am keen to track down every other piece of writing Trent Jamieson has ever published. Incredible.
June 27, 2015
Wow, just wow. This book took a turn I wasn't expecting at all. Beautiful writing! I hope there will be another book coming. I think I need another book with Mark in it. Loved it from start to finish! Trent Jamieson has a talent for writing full of life characters!
July 31, 2022
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Day Boy is unlike any other vampire book I have ever read. I’ll be honest — I requested an ARC simply because the cover was drop dead gorgeous. It has just the right amount of mystery to it, too. It fits the book to a T, I’m happy to say. Day Boy is truly a coming-of-age story set in a new world emerging after an ending. (This is perhaps badly phrased — it’s our world, just after a disaster/world war or something. The novel takes place in what’s left of Australia.) Jamieson alludes to some awful thing that has ended the world and brought upon the Masters (they are the vampires of the world. I really wish he had just come out and said what happened. Authors do this all the time with dystopian/post-apocalyptic books. Just tell me what happened!!!
Anyway, the main character is a young boy named Mark. We’re not really told how old he is, just that he’s been with his master for eight years, and this is his last year as a Day Boy. Day Boys are basically servants for their masters — doing whatever needs doing during the day while the vampires can’t come out. In turn, they get protection, a home, education, and care. Some Day Boys get the bite, and turn into masters as a reward once they’re done. I got the impression, though, that this was rare. Mark, as a character, is a little spitfire, and is constantly getting into trouble that would be easily avoided if he just listened to his master.
But he’s a young boy, so why would he do that?
We watch Mark as he makes bad decision after bad decision, and how he deals with the consequences of those decisions. Mark’s voice tells the story, and it’s through his eyes we see everything. Dain is Mark’s master, and he was frequently waffling between caring for him as a son, or terrifying him into behaving. He was an interesting vampire — bookish and seemingly weak compared to the others on page. The other masters in town were much more foreboding — especially the ones in the City Beneath the Mountain.
Overall, Day Boy was an interesting way to say that life is what you make of it. There is no such thing as fate — you are in charge of what happens. The writing is fantastic, you really feel as if you’re there with Mark watching everything awful unfold. A solid four stars. A star docked because I do wish more information had been given about certain things I don’t want to spoil. Another thing that bothered me that was never explained — why did that one Master hate Dain so much? What happened between them?
Thank you to Netgalley and Erewhon for providing an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Day Boy is unlike any other vampire book I have ever read. I’ll be honest — I requested an ARC simply because the cover was drop dead gorgeous. It has just the right amount of mystery to it, too. It fits the book to a T, I’m happy to say. Day Boy is truly a coming-of-age story set in a new world emerging after an ending. (This is perhaps badly phrased — it’s our world, just after a disaster/world war or something. The novel takes place in what’s left of Australia.) Jamieson alludes to some awful thing that has ended the world and brought upon the Masters (they are the vampires of the world. I really wish he had just come out and said what happened. Authors do this all the time with dystopian/post-apocalyptic books. Just tell me what happened!!!
Anyway, the main character is a young boy named Mark. We’re not really told how old he is, just that he’s been with his master for eight years, and this is his last year as a Day Boy. Day Boys are basically servants for their masters — doing whatever needs doing during the day while the vampires can’t come out. In turn, they get protection, a home, education, and care. Some Day Boys get the bite, and turn into masters as a reward once they’re done. I got the impression, though, that this was rare. Mark, as a character, is a little spitfire, and is constantly getting into trouble that would be easily avoided if he just listened to his master.
But he’s a young boy, so why would he do that?
We watch Mark as he makes bad decision after bad decision, and how he deals with the consequences of those decisions. Mark’s voice tells the story, and it’s through his eyes we see everything. Dain is Mark’s master, and he was frequently waffling between caring for him as a son, or terrifying him into behaving. He was an interesting vampire — bookish and seemingly weak compared to the others on page. The other masters in town were much more foreboding — especially the ones in the City Beneath the Mountain.
Overall, Day Boy was an interesting way to say that life is what you make of it. There is no such thing as fate — you are in charge of what happens. The writing is fantastic, you really feel as if you’re there with Mark watching everything awful unfold. A solid four stars. A star docked because I do wish more information had been given about certain things I don’t want to spoil. Another thing that bothered me that was never explained — why did that one Master hate Dain so much? What happened between them?
July 21, 2016
Okay, so I've stepped outside my comfort zone with this one...not a genre I would usually read, but I am so glad I did. The author of Day Boy is Trent Jamieson - yet another talented writer that Avid Reader Book Store seems to breed so well (must be something in the coffee...) Day Boy is set in a dystopian or post-apocalptic world where the Masters (immortals, and vampires of sorts, although so much more than that) are served by Day Boys (mere mortals, but offering a special kind of apprenticeship). The Day Boys are chosen and made, they shoulder great responsibilities and suffer great burdens. This is speculative ficion at its best, because you forget that you are reading speculative fiction - you become so engrossed in the story and the characters that you misplace the notion that you are in a landscape imagined. And that of course is the great skill of a spec fic writer - to create and build a world that seems entirely plausible, with its own rules and parameters, one that is comprehensible and makes its own kind of sense. The relationship between Day Boy Mark, and his Master Dain, is honest and real; perhaps it is a parable about the relationship between father and son. Certainly there are lessons to be learned about what it means to be a man, how that is taught, and how that is learnt; also lessons about monsters in all their forms, our fear of them, and our response to that fear. The relationships between Mark and the other Day Boys are genuine and complicated, like most adolescent alliances, reinforced by the natural dialogue. The friendship between Mark and Anne is tenderly and softly portrayed. This is a story about loyalty and honour, about love and service, about betrayal and sacrifice, about preparing for and meeting your destiny - universal themes, no matter the setting. And the narrative is told in language at times quite beautifully poetic and lyrical; a strange and bewildering poetry, moving and lingering.
October 21, 2019
This was a very hard one to rate. It almost felt like a personal diary, especially because nothing much happened. And when something did happen, it was spoken about in vague feelings, or as a vague description of events. Mind you, it is also written in some sort of accent that is highly distracting, because it’s being overused. It messed with the flow and felt too forced.
A lot of it was vague, and even though it felt rushed, it led to nowhere really. It’s ironic, because that was what the story was about, a boy, in the middle of nowhere, where not much happens, with some vampires in the mix, that don’t do much either. I don’t know how to feel about this book. The writing style, the pace, the lack of plot or direction etc. It just wasn’t for me, I’m just not sure if it’s the book or me, so yeah, 3 stars.
A lot of it was vague, and even though it felt rushed, it led to nowhere really. It’s ironic, because that was what the story was about, a boy, in the middle of nowhere, where not much happens, with some vampires in the mix, that don’t do much either. I don’t know how to feel about this book. The writing style, the pace, the lack of plot or direction etc. It just wasn’t for me, I’m just not sure if it’s the book or me, so yeah, 3 stars.
August 1, 2015
I've been a fan of Trent Jamieson for a long time and I'm lucky enough to call him a friend, but even then I was dubious about this book. A vampire story. I'm so over vampire stories. But Jamieson has created something truly brilliant here. The writing is beautiful and powerful, an assurance of voice that's rare and hard to maintain, but he nails it. The mythology of the new world, post-some kind of apocalypse that's never fully explained, is rich and compelling. I have one question that still snags - why are there no female masters? Maybe I'll have to ask Trent one day. But it's not a question that in any way detracts from the book. I loved this and consumed in no time at all. Highly recommended!
July 19, 2017
The world Jamieson creates is so interesting & filled with it's own history. There could easily be a series for each character & I found I wanted to know more about the different people & places. But there's only so much that can go in a single book, so I found myself always wanting. A dayboy as a main character makes sense, they can cross almost all worlds, but Mark I found boring. His parts are sometimes too slow & frustrating, which is why this is 4 instead of 5, but overall still a worthwhile read.
July 29, 2015
"...[V]ampires, like all good monsters, are something of a blank canvas. Meanings can be projected onto them. They can be monstrous, yet elegant. They can be the night refined or crude and hungry." Trent Jamieson, 25 June 2015, Readings Blog.
See Trent Jamieson project a slick new perspective of his own on these beguiling beasts.
See Trent Jamieson project a slick new perspective of his own on these beguiling beasts.
January 25, 2021
A post-apocalyptic cult of sun-worshipping vampires from Australia. Hell yes!
And I can't get that ending out of my head...
"I once said there’s a poetry in us; in the eternity that is us. But I was wrong. Poetry is brevity, the sweet and sour ending of things. When time stretches entire before you, it’s stripped of urgency, and there is no poetry. Every crime, every mistake and hatred, is not released but clung to. Enough time passes, and all we are is our sins."
And I can't get that ending out of my head...
"I once said there’s a poetry in us; in the eternity that is us. But I was wrong. Poetry is brevity, the sweet and sour ending of things. When time stretches entire before you, it’s stripped of urgency, and there is no poetry. Every crime, every mistake and hatred, is not released but clung to. Enough time passes, and all we are is our sins."
July 7, 2015
Sank its hooks in me so I had to stay up late to finish :) Beautiful writing. Just beautiful. And too many quotable lines to quote :)
October 24, 2015
You can hear my thoughts about the novel on episode 46 of The Writer and the Critic podcast.
January 9, 2024
Not very good, can’t figure out if Mark is 12 or 17.
There’s a lot of mentions of piss
There’s a lot of mentions of piss
August 8, 2024
“There’s nothing safe, and no one. We’re all monsters lurking under someone’s bed.”
A twist on the traditional vampire stories, set in a post-apocalyptic Australia. The Day Boys are the adolescent servants of vampire masters, sent to do chores and errands, and find donors for their masters to feed on. We follow a particular Day Boy, Mark, as he completes the tasks for his master, Dain.
There’s poetic world building and interesting characters. There’s seemingly tension within the world of the older masters. This whole book reads like an old western, you can feel the harshness of the environment, the coldness of their world, and the trust in others that’s easily broken to save oneself.
I really enjoyed the slow and meandering storytelling in this book. It was poetic and melancholic as it built to the final tragedies. To me, it felt very Shakespearean.
“Poetry is brevity, the sweet and sour ending of things. When time stretches before you, it’s stripped of urgency, and there is no poetry. Every crime, every mistake and hatred, is not released, but clung to. Enough time passes, and all we are is our sins. “
Was this book packed to the brim with action? No. Was it thought provoking and meaningful? Yes. Do I want to know more about this world? Also yes.
A twist on the traditional vampire stories, set in a post-apocalyptic Australia. The Day Boys are the adolescent servants of vampire masters, sent to do chores and errands, and find donors for their masters to feed on. We follow a particular Day Boy, Mark, as he completes the tasks for his master, Dain.
There’s poetic world building and interesting characters. There’s seemingly tension within the world of the older masters. This whole book reads like an old western, you can feel the harshness of the environment, the coldness of their world, and the trust in others that’s easily broken to save oneself.
I really enjoyed the slow and meandering storytelling in this book. It was poetic and melancholic as it built to the final tragedies. To me, it felt very Shakespearean.
“Poetry is brevity, the sweet and sour ending of things. When time stretches before you, it’s stripped of urgency, and there is no poetry. Every crime, every mistake and hatred, is not released, but clung to. Enough time passes, and all we are is our sins. “
Was this book packed to the brim with action? No. Was it thought provoking and meaningful? Yes. Do I want to know more about this world? Also yes.
December 24, 2016
Day Boy, whilst not being a contender for my book of the year has certainly become the frontrunner in 'most pleasant surprise' category of 2016 (a 'newly invented' category for my fictitious book awards but what the hell...).
A book about vampires aimed at the Young Adult market really isn't my thing and I have to say I wasn't looking forward to reading this one all that much but I was really pleasantly surprised. This is a very good book indeed.
I think Trent Jamieson has written something really quite special here. 'Day Boy' is set in a post-apocalyptic Australia. Society is run by vampires who hold the human population in their grip. The humans are allowed degrees of freedom and can carry on ordinary lives as long as the vampires can feast on them. In a small outback town called Midland everyone is expected to do their bit to feed the five vampires living in town. The vampires meanwhile continue their decades old feuds with each other.
Vampires, being vampires can still be killed by the sun. Flame too as well as stakes and head chopping when they are at rest. As well as their superhuman power the vampires manage things by using 'Day Boys'. Essentially 'Day Boys' are servants of the vampires. Their role is to mark the homes of the people who will be visited at night for feeding, but they also fulfil a supplementary role of doing the household chores of the people who have been bled the night before. Essentially having a vampire visit leaves you too weak the following day so the Day Boy will pop round and do your jobs for you.
'Day Boy's are effectively apprentices to vampires and the best of them may undergo the change to become a vampire or enter into the human hierarchy of administration that props up the vampire society. The focus of this novel is Mark, the Day Boy of the vampire Dain. What is wonderfully crafted in this book is the status of Day Boys in society. They are clearly of a higher status than other humans, alongside anyone else who keeps the vampire machinery going but at the same time are nowhere near the status of vampires. The individual Day Boy may be treated well or not by their master but they are unequivocally a possession of their master. An attack on a Day Boy is very clearly an attack on the master also. The Day Boys function in human society - conveniently viewed as the dogsbody since other humans have to bleed but although the boys walk around cocksure of their status it's also clear the wider populace view them with hidden disdain. The Day Boys themselves are clearly a separate community from the vampires and the people. They close ranks when they have to but also fight the battles of their masters amongst their selves.
There is actually a shocking level of violence in the book, particularly amongst the Day Boys but in wider society also. On one level the world functions - the vampires rule and the people put up with it. Although their is a sense of a mutually beneficial relationship (there is a nod to a distant past where a cataclysmic event occurred, or a significant conflict) the vampires crush any resistance to their rule quite cruelly and decisively.
The reader is under no uncertain terms that the rule of vampire is cruel and violent. People are cattle and vampirekind has no intention of giving up what they have, menace seethes through every page. The Day Boys are all pawns as part of a wider decades old conspiracy. At the same time this is a novel of tenderness. Mark's relationship with Dain is complex and beautiful. The novel is a 'coming of age novel' - Mark is on the cusp of his future being decided, will he become a vampire or will he enter a life of farming. Everyone, except him views him as a man of significant power.
I really liked the treatment of Mark as a teenage boy - at times he is clearly a man, at others just like a roughhousing boy. He shows the immaturity of a teenager yet also the assuredness of a boy becoming a man. It's a long time since I've enjoyed reading a teenage character who seems like a teenager, rather than a 'young adult'.
I loved the setting, humanity has resorted to a hard working way of life - steam and gunpowder are the limits of technology, I like the nods back to an unknown past too.
What I really liked about the book is it's length. It's quite a short read and Jamieson leaves a lot of questions unanswered. There are a lot of gaps for the reader to fill in for themselves. The gaps however do not detract from the story in any way - there is hardly any exposition or 'tell'. The nuanced writing makes the reader think about the world. Ordinary life is mundane and the Day Boys live a life of drudgery but they also have a life filled with threat and malice.
Excellent read and I would go back to this if the author revisited this setting.
A book about vampires aimed at the Young Adult market really isn't my thing and I have to say I wasn't looking forward to reading this one all that much but I was really pleasantly surprised. This is a very good book indeed.
I think Trent Jamieson has written something really quite special here. 'Day Boy' is set in a post-apocalyptic Australia. Society is run by vampires who hold the human population in their grip. The humans are allowed degrees of freedom and can carry on ordinary lives as long as the vampires can feast on them. In a small outback town called Midland everyone is expected to do their bit to feed the five vampires living in town. The vampires meanwhile continue their decades old feuds with each other.
Vampires, being vampires can still be killed by the sun. Flame too as well as stakes and head chopping when they are at rest. As well as their superhuman power the vampires manage things by using 'Day Boys'. Essentially 'Day Boys' are servants of the vampires. Their role is to mark the homes of the people who will be visited at night for feeding, but they also fulfil a supplementary role of doing the household chores of the people who have been bled the night before. Essentially having a vampire visit leaves you too weak the following day so the Day Boy will pop round and do your jobs for you.
'Day Boy's are effectively apprentices to vampires and the best of them may undergo the change to become a vampire or enter into the human hierarchy of administration that props up the vampire society. The focus of this novel is Mark, the Day Boy of the vampire Dain. What is wonderfully crafted in this book is the status of Day Boys in society. They are clearly of a higher status than other humans, alongside anyone else who keeps the vampire machinery going but at the same time are nowhere near the status of vampires. The individual Day Boy may be treated well or not by their master but they are unequivocally a possession of their master. An attack on a Day Boy is very clearly an attack on the master also. The Day Boys function in human society - conveniently viewed as the dogsbody since other humans have to bleed but although the boys walk around cocksure of their status it's also clear the wider populace view them with hidden disdain. The Day Boys themselves are clearly a separate community from the vampires and the people. They close ranks when they have to but also fight the battles of their masters amongst their selves.
There is actually a shocking level of violence in the book, particularly amongst the Day Boys but in wider society also. On one level the world functions - the vampires rule and the people put up with it. Although their is a sense of a mutually beneficial relationship (there is a nod to a distant past where a cataclysmic event occurred, or a significant conflict) the vampires crush any resistance to their rule quite cruelly and decisively.
The reader is under no uncertain terms that the rule of vampire is cruel and violent. People are cattle and vampirekind has no intention of giving up what they have, menace seethes through every page. The Day Boys are all pawns as part of a wider decades old conspiracy. At the same time this is a novel of tenderness. Mark's relationship with Dain is complex and beautiful. The novel is a 'coming of age novel' - Mark is on the cusp of his future being decided, will he become a vampire or will he enter a life of farming. Everyone, except him views him as a man of significant power.
I really liked the treatment of Mark as a teenage boy - at times he is clearly a man, at others just like a roughhousing boy. He shows the immaturity of a teenager yet also the assuredness of a boy becoming a man. It's a long time since I've enjoyed reading a teenage character who seems like a teenager, rather than a 'young adult'.
I loved the setting, humanity has resorted to a hard working way of life - steam and gunpowder are the limits of technology, I like the nods back to an unknown past too.
What I really liked about the book is it's length. It's quite a short read and Jamieson leaves a lot of questions unanswered. There are a lot of gaps for the reader to fill in for themselves. The gaps however do not detract from the story in any way - there is hardly any exposition or 'tell'. The nuanced writing makes the reader think about the world. Ordinary life is mundane and the Day Boys live a life of drudgery but they also have a life filled with threat and malice.
Excellent read and I would go back to this if the author revisited this setting.
June 9, 2022
"Day Boy" is one of those genre-defiers that fits uneasily in any given category. Is it adult? Is it YA? Is it horror? Is it post-apocalyptic? Is it coming of age? The answer is: yes. All of these things.
The balancing between genres fits uneasily in this one; "Day Boy" is good at many of them, truly great at none. Still, what it brings to the table is truly unique: the relationship between vampires and humans is as complex as the relationship between Mark and his Master, Dain. This is less an action-oriented horror/fantasy and more speculative fiction; the writing is elegant, the plot slow. I'd recommend this one for anyone who wants a unique vampire tale focused on masculinity and coming of age.
The balancing between genres fits uneasily in this one; "Day Boy" is good at many of them, truly great at none. Still, what it brings to the table is truly unique: the relationship between vampires and humans is as complex as the relationship between Mark and his Master, Dain. This is less an action-oriented horror/fantasy and more speculative fiction; the writing is elegant, the plot slow. I'd recommend this one for anyone who wants a unique vampire tale focused on masculinity and coming of age.
December 22, 2024
I loved the premise of this one: Young boys, snatched from their beds as small children, are forced into servitude to vampire masters, with the promise of a place in society when they come of age. And if they're very very good, they could be offered the Change and a chance at immortality themselves.
Set in a post-human dominated world, vampires run the show and everyone else is subject to their rule and whims.
What I didn't love about this was the execution. There was so much potential and this could've been epic, but it didn't really feel like it ever took off. There were glimpses of excitement and then the author drew back, keeping this story relatively small in scale.
Still, the concept and world-building was strong and enjoyable, even if the plot was a little bit of a bust.
Set in a post-human dominated world, vampires run the show and everyone else is subject to their rule and whims.
What I didn't love about this was the execution. There was so much potential and this could've been epic, but it didn't really feel like it ever took off. There were glimpses of excitement and then the author drew back, keeping this story relatively small in scale.
Still, the concept and world-building was strong and enjoyable, even if the plot was a little bit of a bust.
April 8, 2017
4.5
I loooooooved this book, and anyone who has listened to me whine about how boring vampires are will appreciate the kind of turn around me enjoying this book represents.
It's a little fantasy, a little sci fi, a little post apocalypse. I love that the Australia Jamieson imagines for the future feels very similar to the Australia of the past. I don't mean literally in terms of vampires, but in terms of the kinds of things have always hunted the edges of reality in Australia. The ancient monsters we suspect have always been here. Other places might have old gods who are flawed and proud like people but Australia, I think, has always been a place of extraordinary beasts.
I loooooooved this book, and anyone who has listened to me whine about how boring vampires are will appreciate the kind of turn around me enjoying this book represents.
It's a little fantasy, a little sci fi, a little post apocalypse. I love that the Australia Jamieson imagines for the future feels very similar to the Australia of the past. I don't mean literally in terms of vampires, but in terms of the kinds of things have always hunted the edges of reality in Australia. The ancient monsters we suspect have always been here. Other places might have old gods who are flawed and proud like people but Australia, I think, has always been a place of extraordinary beasts.
March 27, 2016
Many other reviewers have already expressed the admiration I have for this excellent novel. It's a vampire novel that's not about vampires. A post-apocalyptic novel that's not really post-apocalyptic. A horror novel marked more by empathy and sorrow than gore.
Evocative, gorgeous prose with sentences that capture emotion with a minimum of words, Day Boy is a wonderful read from start to finish that will completely change your mind about what a horror novel can be.
A fantastic book.
Evocative, gorgeous prose with sentences that capture emotion with a minimum of words, Day Boy is a wonderful read from start to finish that will completely change your mind about what a horror novel can be.
A fantastic book.
September 26, 2015
A darkly lyrical coming of age story with a fascinating 'father' figure. I loved the way the novel unfolded and slowly revealed the landscape of the strange future outside the small town of Midfield. Characters that breathed with real life (kind of ironic given that half of them are dead). A great read by a fantastic Brisbane author.
September 6, 2022
“Sometimes the stories don’t work out like you want them to.” pg. 169
The last 20% of this book was actually pretty enjoyable. Almost makes up for the first 80%…. almost.
The last 20% of this book was actually pretty enjoyable. Almost makes up for the first 80%…. almost.
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