They're a Weird Mob

Name: They're a Weird Mob
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921922183
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By Nino Culotta

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They're a Weird Mob by Nino Culotta is a humorous exploration of cultural clash and adaptation. It follows an Italian journalist who ventures to Australia and finds himself navigating the peculiarities of Aussie speech and traditions while attempting to fit into the local way of life. The narrative offers both comedic and insightful perspectives on the immigrant experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate humorous tales about cultural adaptation and the immigrant experience. The story follows an Italian journalist who comes to Australia, providing engaging insights into Australian life and lingo through comedic misadventures and astute observations. It's perfect for those who enjoy a blend of satire and heartfelt storytelling.

A hilarious snapshot of the immigrant experience, by a writer with a brilliant ear for the Australian way with words.

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"Who the hell's Nino Culotta. That's what you asked yourself when you first picked up this book, wasn't it? Well I'm Nino Culotta. My father baptised me Giovanni - John - well Giovannino is like Johnny, and Nino is an easier way of saying it. Or a lazier way, if you like."

Just off the boat from Italy - the north - Nino Culotta arrives in Sydney. He thought he spoke English but he's never heard anything like the language these Australians are speaking.

They're a Weird Mob is a hilarious snapshot of the immigrant experience in Menzies-era Australia, by a writer with a brilliant ear for the Australian way with words.

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They're a Weird Mob by Nino Culotta is often celebrated for its humorous exploration of cultural differences experienced by an Italian journalist in Australia. Readers typically find it an engaging and comedic take on 1950s Australian life. The blend of light-hearted storytelling with insightful commentary on Australian culture has made it a classic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921922183

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Text Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 256

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