Wright, Alexis
Carpentaria
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845299484
- author:
- Wright, Alexis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.2 x 13 x 3.4 cm
- Genre:
- Australia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Carpentaria is a powerful and richly imagined portrait of a precarious coastal town, where the powerful Phantom family struggles for control against old enemies and new threats. Set against the backdrop of myth, scripture, farce, and politics, this unforgettable novel blends the surreal with the operatic.
The characters that inhabit this storm-swept world are giants, each with their own unique story to tell. From the outcast saviour to the religious zealot, the murderous mayor to the activist prodigal son, each one brings their own brand of chaos to the fragile balance of power in Desperance.
Alexis Wright's stunning storytelling weaves together the threads of this complex world, creating a narrative that is both epic in scope and intimate in its character studies. With its blend of myth, scripture, and farce, Carpentaria is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.