A Fraction of the Whole
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Narrated by:
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Craig Baldwin
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Colin McPhillamy
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full cast
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By:
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Steve Toltz
About this listen
From his prison cell, Jasper Dean tells the unlikely story of his scheming father Martin, his crazy Uncle Terry and how the three of them upset - mostly unintentionally - an entire continent. Incorporating death, parenting (good and bad kinds), one labyrinth, first love, a handbook for criminals, a scheme to make everyone rich and an explosive suggestion box, Steve Toltz's A Fraction of the Whole is a hilarious, heartbreaking story of families and how to survive them.
©2008 Steve Holtz (P)2008 Recorded Books LLCWhat listeners say about A Fraction of the Whole
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Rochelle
- 04-30-13
Australian accents!
Definitely a "ripping yarn". It doesn't disappoint...if you can get past the broad Australian accents of the two narrators.
The accent of the first narrator was off putting but I became used to it - and then the second narrator was introduced & it was like nails down a blackboard. I understand it's important, after all the story is Australian, but I have to admit that made me struggle.
Beyond the accents however the story is unexpected, unpredictable & deeply strange (but only in a good way). I admit I've never read a story quite like it, yet it is as compellingly Australian as Ned Kelly.
Listen to the sample & if you can live with the narrator's accent then give it a try, the story is "fanastical".
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Kathryn
- 01-13-21
Fabulously funny, philosophical & challenging
This is a unique book, brilliantly read by two fine Australian actors. Award winning for a reason...loved it
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Trex
- 08-16-18
A Wonderfully Written Book Full of Wit & Whimsy
I read this one years ago & decided to revisit it. So glad I did.
There's very few books I've enjoyed as much as this one.
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