Consolation (novel)
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Consolation (novel) is a 2020 work of literary fiction by Canadian author Garry Disher that explores themes of crime, community, and moral ambiguity in rural Australia.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Consolation (novel) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11788955 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Consolation (novel) Context triple: [Consolation, alsoKnownAs, Consolation (novel)]
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A.
Consolations
Consolations is a set of six lyrical piano pieces by Franz Liszt, known for their serene, introspective character and expressive Romantic style.
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B.
The Great Consoler
The Great Consoler is a 1933 Soviet drama film directed by Lev Kuleshov, loosely based on the life and writings of American author O. Henry and noted for its exploration of illusion versus reality.
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C.
The Nutmeg of Consolation
The Nutmeg of Consolation is a historical naval novel by Patrick O’Brian, continuing the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and physician Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars.
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D.
The Unconsoled
The Unconsoled is a surreal, dreamlike novel by Kazuo Ishiguro that follows a famous pianist wandering through an unnamed European city as he struggles with memory, identity, and obligation.
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E.
The Qualms
The Qualms is a stage play by Bruce Norris that explores the tensions and insecurities of a group of couples at a swingers’ party, known for its sharp dialogue and social satire.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Consolation (novel) Target entity description: Consolation (novel) is a 2020 work of literary fiction by Canadian author Garry Disher that explores themes of crime, community, and moral ambiguity in rural Australia.
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A.
Consolations
Consolations is a set of six lyrical piano pieces by Franz Liszt, known for their serene, introspective character and expressive Romantic style.
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B.
The Great Consoler
The Great Consoler is a 1933 Soviet drama film directed by Lev Kuleshov, loosely based on the life and writings of American author O. Henry and noted for its exploration of illusion versus reality.
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C.
The Nutmeg of Consolation
The Nutmeg of Consolation is a historical naval novel by Patrick O’Brian, continuing the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and physician Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars.
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D.
The Unconsoled
The Unconsoled is a surreal, dreamlike novel by Kazuo Ishiguro that follows a famous pianist wandering through an unnamed European city as he struggles with memory, identity, and obligation.
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E.
The Qualms
The Qualms is a stage play by Bruce Norris that explores the tensions and insecurities of a group of couples at a swingers’ party, known for its sharp dialogue and social satire.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
crime novel
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literary fiction work ⓘ novel ⓘ |
| author | Garry Disher ⓘ |
| awardNomination |
Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction
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linked to:
Ned Kelly Awards
|
| countryOfOrigin | Australia ⓘ |
| explores |
personal ethics in law enforcement
ⓘ
policing in remote communities ⓘ small-town dynamics ⓘ social inequality in rural areas ⓘ |
| follows | Peace ⓘ |
| genre |
crime fiction
ⓘ
literary fiction ⓘ |
| hasCriticalReception | positive reviews from crime fiction critics ⓘ |
| hasISBN | 9781922268144 ⓘ |
| hasMediaType |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| hasNarrativeTone |
gritty
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realist ⓘ |
| hasPageCount | approximately 400 pages ⓘ |
| hasSequelStatus | third book in series ⓘ |
| hasTargetAudience | adult readers ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | 21st-century literature ⓘ |
| mainCharacter | Constable Paul Hirschhausen ⓘ |
| narrativeLocation | South Australia ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | Hirschhausen series ⓘ |
| prequel | Peace ⓘ |
| protagonistAffiliation | South Australia Police ⓘ |
| protagonistOccupation | police officer ⓘ |
| protagonistRank | constable ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2020 ⓘ |
| publisher | Text Publishing ⓘ |
| publisherCountry | Australia ⓘ |
| seriesNumber | 3 ⓘ |
| setting | rural Australia ⓘ |
| theme |
community
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crime ⓘ moral ambiguity ⓘ rural life ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfSetting | contemporary era ⓘ |
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Subject: Consolation (novel) Description of subject: Consolation (novel) is a 2020 work of literary fiction by Canadian author Garry Disher that explores themes of crime, community, and moral ambiguity in rural Australia.
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