Illywhacker
by Peter Carey
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Author: Peter CareyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Import
Published: 2004-08-05
ISBN: 057122590X
Number of pages: 576
Publisher: FABER & FABER
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Book Review: A memorable book, worth reading.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the book that introduced me, many years ago, to Peter Carey. I picked it up because I was intrigued by the title, because I was interested in Australia, and because I like long books. But I *loved* it because Carey knows -- as simplistic as this sounds -- how to tell a story. His characters are well drawn (from scoundrels to nutters to fools). His pacing is spot-on. His ear for language is superb. This novel is well worth your time. So many of the books I read are forgotten within days or weeks. I read Illywhacker years and years ago, but it's stayed in my mind all this time. It's that good.
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