A Fraction Of The Whole by Steve Toltz
Martin Dean spent his entire life analyzing absolutely everything - from the benefits of suicide to the virtues of strip clubs - and passing on his self-taught knowledge to his son, Jasper. But now that his father's dead, Jasper can fully reflect on the man who raised him in intellectual captivity, and the irony is this: theirs was a great adventure. As he recollects the extraordinary events that led to his father's demise, Jasper recounts a boyhood of outrageous schemes and shocking discoveries - about his infamous criminal uncle, his mysteriously absent mother, and Martin's constant battle to leave his mark on the world. From the Australian bush to the cafes of Paris; from the highs of first love to the lows of failed ambition, this is an unforgettable, rollicking and deeply moving family story.
Will be the literary topic du jour on its release in March. . a witty 700-page romp that has cult written all over it -- (Australia) * The Bulletin *
Will be the literary topic du jour on its release in March . . . a witty 700-page romp that has cult written all over it -- (Australia) * The Bulletin *
Will be the literary topic du jour on its release in March . . . a witty 700-page romp that has cult written all over it -- (Australia) * The Bulletin *
Steve Toltz was born in Sydney. After graduating from Newcastle University in 1994, he has lived in Sydney, Montreal, Vancouver, Barcelona and Paris, working primarily as a screenwriter and freelance writer, but also doing stints as both a private investigator and an English teacher. A Fraction of the Whole is his first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780241143902 |
| ISBN 10 | 024114390X |
| Title | A Fraction Of The Whole |
| Author | Steve Toltz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 720 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2008 (UK), Short-listed for Guardian First Book Award 2008 (UK), Long-listed for Miles Franklin Literary Award 2009 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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