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.
The 1118th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 136,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 320th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 712th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)