It took me a while to get into this book because it is quite strange. It is a novel about two generations of an eccentric Australian family. Two brothers grow up in a small Australian town and their childhood experiences and personalities lead them to two very different lifestyles. One of the brothers has a son who is the main narrator and who struggles to fit in given his father's unusual parenting style.
The plot is pretty unrealistic but the narrative is very clever and engrossing. Once I got into it I also found the characters likeable and interesting. It is quite funny in places although not as hilarious as it says it is in the reviews quoted on the back.
This is quite a long book but I would definitely recommend it and it is worth putting the time in.
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