A Fraction Of The Whole

Name: A Fraction Of The Whole
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143009528
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By Steve Toltz

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A Fraction of the Whole, by Steve Toltz, tells the tumultuous story of the eccentric Dean family, focusing on the relationship between father Jasper and his son Martin. The novel navigates their misadventures, philosophical musings, and relentless pursuit of happiness amid life's absurdities. This darkly comedic tale blends wit, wisdom, and unpredictable twists as it explores themes of legacy, identity, and the complexities of familial bonds.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish stories featuring quirky, dysfunctional family dynamics, philosophical musings, and dark humour. This novel offers an intriguing mix of memorable characters, wild adventures, and sharp social commentary, wrapped in a narrative that twists with unexpected surprises and profound reflections.

A Fraction Of The Whole

From the New South Wales bush to bohemian Paris, from sports fields to strip clubs, from the jungles of Thailand to a leaky boat in the Pacific, A Fraction of the Whole follows the Deans on their freewheeling, scathingly funny and finally deepy moving quest to leave their mark on the world.

From his prison cell, Jasper Dean tells the unlikely story of his scheming father Martin, his crazy Uncle Terry and how the three of them upset - mostly unintentionally - an entire continent.

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"The fact is, the whole of Australia despises my father more than any other man, just as they adore my uncle more than any other man. I might as well set the story straight about both of them."

Heroes or criminals? Crackpots or visionaries? Relatives or enemies? It's a simple family story.

From the New South Wales bush to bohemian Paris, from sports fields to strip clubs, from the jungles of Thailand to a leaky boat in the Pacific, A Fraction of the Whole follows the Deans on their freewheeling, scathingly funny and finally deeply moving quest to leave their mark on the world.

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A Fraction Of The Whole by Steve Toltz has been praised for its dark humour and thought-provoking narrative. Critics commend Toltz's sharp, witty prose and the complex father-son relationship that drives the story. The novel's blend of philosophy, satire, and absurdity is highlighted as engaging and intellectually stimulating.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143009528

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 578g

Pages: 720

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About the Author

Steve Toltz was born in Sydney. His first novel, A Fraction of the Whole, was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Guardian First Book Award. afractionofthewhole.com.au Facebook http-//stevetoltz.com

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