Anybody here into Peter Carey? I read his book of stories 'The Fat Man in History' and I'm a fan. I looked at all his novels in my local bookstore though and the blurbs make them all seem quirky and silly, but not really in a good way. Which of his novels are worth reading? Also, anyone read his other short fiction?
Oscar and Lucina is a book my dad constantly talks about but he really likes John Grisham and stuff too so take that as you will.
>>9854718
the true history of the kelly gang was a damn fine read
>>9854718
I just started bliss not long ago, and I'm enjoying it. Pretty witty, so far I'd recommend it
>>9855345
Oh shit is that the book that's written from Ned's perspective in vernacular? Or am I thinking of another Kelly book?
btw, if you like ned kelly you should read the jerilderee letter, it only takes like an hour and it's pretty interesting.
>>9855590
>jerilderee letter
this should be taught in every school not because it's good or anything but fuck it, if people want the country to be respected as having any literary tradition, the vernacular and zeitgeist of the past need to be known and understodo