Oscar and Lucinda
by Peter Carey
Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey holds a well received rating of 3.72 out of 5, based on 15.1K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 515 pages.
About Oscar and Lucinda
Peter Carey's Booker Prize winning novel imagines Australia's youth, before its dynamic passions became dangerous habits. It is also a startling and unusual love story. Oscar is a young English clergyman who has broken with his past and developed a disturbing talent for gambling. A country girl of singular ambition, Lucinda moves to Sydney, driven by dreams of self-reliance and the building of an industrial Utopia. Together this unlikely pair create and are created by the spectacle of mid-nineteenth century Australia. Peter Carey's visionary brilliance, and his capacity to delight and surprise, propel this story to its stunning conclusion.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Peter Carey |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 515 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.72 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,139 |
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What genre is Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Oscar and Lucinda worth reading?
Based on 15.1K reader ratings, Oscar and Lucinda has an average score of 3.72 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda has 515 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda was written by Peter Carey. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for Oscar and Lucinda?
The ISBN-13 for Oscar and Lucinda is 9780702229790.0.
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