Oscar and Lucinda
Peter Carey
Gill likes books that take place in another time or place. This
one fits the bill as it's set in Australia, a century ago. Gill
found the character of Oscar fascinating. Oscar, who is the son
of a non-conformist preacher, becomes an obsessive gambler and
Lucinda is described as a compulsive gambler. The novel describes
the process of becoming a gambler. It also contains some striking
visual descriptions and lots of information about glassmaking and
voyages from England to Australia. Gill recommends this book.
Gill 1/6/03
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