Michael is a lonely writer, obsessed by a film featuring a mad knifeman. When he is commissioned to write the family history of the Winshaws he realizes that the family have cast a blight on his life and he decides to take his revenge by re-enacting his favourite film.
What a Carve Up! Summary
What a Carve Up! by Jonathan Coe
Big, hilarious, intricate, furious, moving' - Guardian Telling the stories of the wealthy Winshaw family, WHAT A CARVE UP! is a riveting social satire on the chattering and all-powerful upper classes.
About Jonathan Coe
Jonathan Coe is the author of twelve novels, all published by Penguin, which include the highly acclaimed bestsellers What a Carve Up!, The House of Sleep,The Rotters' Club and Number 11.
Winner of Mail on Sunday / John Llewellyn Rhys Prize 1994 Winner of Mail on Sunday/John Llewellyn Rhys Prize 1994
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