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Oscar and Lucinda
Author: Peter Carey

On a slow ship bound for Australia, two gamblers find distraction and solace in a deck of cards. One, Oscar Hopkins, who believes God encourages him to gamble; the other, Lucinda Leplastrier, who is the heiress of a fortune and owner of a glassworks. Together they will make a bet which will change both of their lives forever. — Peter Carey is one... more »

ISBN-13: 9780571322848
ISBN-10: 0571322840
Publication Date: 6/4/2015
Pages: 544
Edition: Main - Faber Modern
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Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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Rosemary F. (canadianeh) reviewed Oscar and Lucinda on 8/16/2011 + 242 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

What a splendidly written story: I loved every line. Ten times better than the movie. And only in 19th century Australia could such a story of misfits take place, one an heiress and one an Anglican minister who places his bets with divine guidance. How can a story be so well-grounded and so crazy at the same time?

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Jean Q. reviewed Oscar and Lucinda on 5/29/2006 + 14 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

Wonderful.

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