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Jack Maggs
Jack Maggs
Author: Peter Carey
A foundling trained in the art of thievery, Jack Maggs was betrayed and deported to Australia for life. But now, having reversed his fortunes, he seeks to fulfill his innermost desire. Returning to London under threat of execution, he's quickly embroiled in various entanglements among a handful of characters — each with their own secrets. ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780609000038
ISBN-10: 0609000039
Publication Date: 8/31/1999
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Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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amberwench avatar reviewed Jack Maggs on + 26 more book reviews
Step inside the mind of a thief in old world London. Know him through his intrigues, desires and regrets. A very good read.
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Peter Carey turns into Charles Dickens in this very entertaining book. A good introduction to the author, whose other works have stylistic and plot artifices that might put off readers who were not comfortable with his writing. This books rolls along, misunderstanding piling upon misunderstanding, to a twisted and climatic ending

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