Description
Discover a captivating journey with 'A Long Way from Home'—a remarkable novel by Australia’s master storyteller. Set in the adventurous 1950s, this engaging narrative follows Irene Bobs, a passionate fast driver, and her husband, the renowned car salesman from western Victoria, as they dive headfirst into the exhilarating Redex Trial. This brutal automotive race tests their limits as they navigate treacherous terrains and explore the ancient beauty of Australia, encountering roads that push the boundaries of any car’s endurance.
Join Irene and her quirky navigator, Willie Bachhuber, a former schoolteacher turned quiz show champion, as they traverse the unforgiving map full of unexpected twists, turns, and delightful surprises. This immersive story brilliantly reflects the complex cultural landscape of post-colonial Australia, offering rich insights into the historical narrative of the era, the impact of empires, and the colorful characters that bring the story to life.
Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction, 'A Long Way from Home' will not only entertain but will also evoke thought about the high purposes and grave missteps of history. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback features 368 pages of humor and vivid storytelling, making it a must-read for anyone looking to experience the thrill of the open road and a deep dive into Australia’s past.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896379
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 368
Order now and embark on this unforgettable road trip through the heart of Australia that will leave you reflecting on the intricate tapestry of culture and the adventurous spirit that defines it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896379
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 368
Description:
Australia's master novelist takes us on the race of a lifetime.
Irene Bobs loves fast driving. Her husband is the best car salesman in western Victoria. Together they enter the Redex Trial, a brutal race around the ancient continent over roads no car will ever quite survive. With them is their lanky fair-haired navigator, Willie Bachhuber, a quiz show champion and failed schoolteacher whose job it is to call out the turns, the grids, the creek crossings on a map that will finally remove them, without warning, from the lily-white Australia they know so well.
Set in the 1950s amid the consequences of the age of empires, this funny, brilliantly vivid and lively novel reminds us how Europeans took possession of a timeless culture - the high purpose they invented and the crimes they committed along the way.
Join Irene and her quirky navigator, Willie Bachhuber, a former schoolteacher turned quiz show champion, as they traverse the unforgiving map full of unexpected twists, turns, and delightful surprises. This immersive story brilliantly reflects the complex cultural landscape of post-colonial Australia, offering rich insights into the historical narrative of the era, the impact of empires, and the colorful characters that bring the story to life.
Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction, 'A Long Way from Home' will not only entertain but will also evoke thought about the high purposes and grave missteps of history. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback features 368 pages of humor and vivid storytelling, making it a must-read for anyone looking to experience the thrill of the open road and a deep dive into Australia’s past.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896379
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 368
Order now and embark on this unforgettable road trip through the heart of Australia that will leave you reflecting on the intricate tapestry of culture and the adventurous spirit that defines it.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896379
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 368
Description:
Australia's master novelist takes us on the race of a lifetime.
Irene Bobs loves fast driving. Her husband is the best car salesman in western Victoria. Together they enter the Redex Trial, a brutal race around the ancient continent over roads no car will ever quite survive. With them is their lanky fair-haired navigator, Willie Bachhuber, a quiz show champion and failed schoolteacher whose job it is to call out the turns, the grids, the creek crossings on a map that will finally remove them, without warning, from the lily-white Australia they know so well.
Set in the 1950s amid the consequences of the age of empires, this funny, brilliantly vivid and lively novel reminds us how Europeans took possession of a timeless culture - the high purpose they invented and the crimes they committed along the way.