What a Carve Up! by Jonathan Coe
This satirical novel follows the story of the Winshaw family, a wealthy and corrupt British family who have a significant influence on British society in fields such as politics, business, media, and the arts. The narrative is presented through the eyes of a commissioned biographer who is trying to make sense of the family's history and their impact on society. As he delves deeper into the family's affairs, he uncovers dark secrets and becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and murder.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Chuva Antes De Cair
- Het Moordende Testament
- The Winshaw Legacy
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- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- 50 Essential Reads by Contemporary Authors (Orange Prize for Fiction)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))