About the book
From a writer whom Thomas Keneally calls \"one of the great figures on the cusp of the millennium\" comes a novel that conjures an entire world that suggests our own, but tilted on its axis—a world whose most powerful country, Voorstand, dominates its neighbors with ruthless espionage and its mesmerizing but soul-destroying Sirkus.
Into that world comes Tristan Smith, a malformed, heroically willful, and unforgivingly observant child. Tristan's life includes adventure and loss, political intrigue, and a bizarre stardom in the Voorstand Sirkus, where animals talk and human performers die real deaths. The result is a visionary picaresque, staggering in its inventions, spellbinding in its suspense, and unabashedly moving.
Editions of The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394224350
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679438885
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679760368
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679307754
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307764287
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From a writer whom Thomas Keneally calls \"one of the great figures on the cusp of the millennium\" comes a novel that conjures an entire world that suggests our own, but tilted on its axis—a world whose most powerful country, Voorstand, dominates its neighbors with ruthless espionage and its mesmerizing but soul-destroying Sirkus.
Into that world comes Tristan Smith, a malformed, heroically willful, and unforgivingly observant child. Tristan's life includes adventure and loss, political intrigue, and a bizarre stardom in the Voorstand Sirkus, where animals talk and human performers die real deaths. The result is a visionary picaresque, staggering in its inventions, spellbinding in its suspense, and unabashedly moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith about?
From a writer whom Thomas Keneally calls \"one of the great figures on the cusp of the millennium\" comes a novel that conjures an entire world that suggests our own, but tilted on its axis—a world whose most powerful country, Voorstand, dominates its neighbors with ruthless espionage and its mesmerizing but soul-destroying Sirkus.
Into that world comes Tristan Smith, a malformed, heroically willful, and unforgivingly observant child. Tristan's life includes adventure and loss, political intrigue, and a bizarre stardom in the Voorstand Sirkus, where animals talk and human performers die real deaths. The result is a visionary picaresque, staggering in its inventions, spellbinding in its suspense, and unabashedly moving.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394224350
How long is The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith and how many pages does it have?
The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith has 432 page(s)
Is The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith?
Peter Carey
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Unusual Life of Tristan Smith is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394224350) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679438885) and paperback(ISBN 9780679760368) and paperback(ISBN 9780679307754) and ebook(ISBN 9780307764287)
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