Description
Discover the captivating journey woven through 'Lucky's', a remarkable novel that explores the intricate themes of family, love, and the immigrant experience. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant restaurant chain, this trade paperback (UK) edition offers readers an unforgettable narrative led by the protagonist, Lucky. This BRAND NEW release from Pan Macmillan Australia encompasses 368 pages of vivid storytelling and emotional depth, having garnered multiple prestigious nominations, including the Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction 2021 and the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Explore the profound effects of a fire that reshapes lives and the enigma of a missing father in a tale where mystery and tragedy intertwine. The book's exploration of relationships and the complexities of familial bonds is enhanced by the chase for new beginnings amidst loss and heartache. Readers are immersed in a blend of Australian humour and Greek tragedy, beckoning them to embrace the richly drawn characters and their journeys of redemption. 'Lucky's' is more than just a novel; it’s a celebration of life, resilience, and the ties that bind us. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760787332
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 368
Description:
Lucky's is a story of family.
A story about migration.
It is also about a man called Lucky.
His restaurant chain.
A fire that changed everything.
A New Yorker article which might save a career.
The mystery of a missing father.
An impostor who got the girl.
An unthinkable tragedy.
A roll of the dice.
And a story of love - lost, sought and won again (at last).
Following a trail of cause and effect that spans decades, this unforgettable epic tells a story about lives bound together by the pursuit of love, family, and new beginnings.
WINNER OF THE READINGS PRIZE FOR NEW AUSTRALIAN FICTION 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE MUD LITERARY PRIZE 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR ABIA MATT RICHELL NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS FOR FICTION 2021
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR 2021 ARA HISTORIAL NOVEL PRIZE
Praise for Lucky's
'Andrew Pippos has written an unforgettable epic with Australian humour and Greek tragedian turns on every page. Such skill and heart and love pulses through this debut!' - Alice Pung
'A sweeping, sprawling family epic of heartbreak, hope, and redemption. This is the debut of a born storyteller.' - Liam Pieper
'Affecting, authentic and tender' - Rebecca Starford
'A gorgeous novel of wonderful characters, Lucky's is the real deal and I didn't want it to stop. I was so caught up in the casual charm of this book that I kept being sideswiped by the excellent turns of its plot, and the wise, sometimes disturbing things it has to say about fate, luck and family over the sweep of de
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760787332
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 368
Description:
Lucky's is a story of family.
A story about migration.
It is also about a man called Lucky.
His restaurant chain.
A fire that changed everything.
A New Yorker article which might save a career.
The mystery of a missing father.
An impostor who got the girl.
An unthinkable tragedy.
A roll of the dice.
And a story of love - lost, sought and won again (at last).
Following a trail of cause and effect that spans decades, this unforgettable epic tells a story about lives bound together by the pursuit of love, family, and new beginnings.
WINNER OF THE READINGS PRIZE FOR NEW AUSTRALIAN FICTION 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE MUD LITERARY PRIZE 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR ABIA MATT RICHELL NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARDS FOR FICTION 2021
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR 2021 ARA HISTORIAL NOVEL PRIZE
Praise for Lucky's
'Andrew Pippos has written an unforgettable epic with Australian humour and Greek tragedian turns on every page. Such skill and heart and love pulses through this debut!' - Alice Pung
'A sweeping, sprawling family epic of heartbreak, hope, and redemption. This is the debut of a born storyteller.' - Liam Pieper
'Affecting, authentic and tender' - Rebecca Starford
'A gorgeous novel of wonderful characters, Lucky's is the real deal and I didn't want it to stop. I was so caught up in the casual charm of this book that I kept being sideswiped by the excellent turns of its plot, and the wise, sometimes disturbing things it has to say about fate, luck and family over the sweep of de