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608 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679767909
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 30 April 1996
Illywhacker by Peter Carey is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates a rich, sweeping family saga that weaves together Australian history, humor, and wit, with a dash of magic and inventiveness.
Description
In Australian slang, an illywhacker is a country fair con man, an unprincipled seller of fake diamonds and dubious tonics. And Herbert Badgery, the 139-year-old narrator of Peter Carey's uproarious novel, may be the king of them all. Vagabond and ...
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Moods
challenging: 33%
funny: 33%
mysterious: 33%
reflective: 33%
inspiring: 16%
sad: 16%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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608 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679767909
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 30 April 1996
Illywhacker by Peter Carey is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates a rich, sweeping family saga that weaves together Australian history, humor, and wit, with a dash of magic and inventiveness.
Description
In Australian slang, an illywhacker is a country fair con man, an unprincipled seller of fake diamonds and dubious tonics. And Herbert Badgery, the 139-year-old narrator of Peter Carey's uproarious novel, may be the king of them all. Vagabond and ...
Community Reviews
Moods
challenging: 33%
funny: 33%
mysterious: 33%
reflective: 33%
inspiring: 16%
sad: 16%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.