The Tax Inspector

The Tax Inspector

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1991

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This darkly comedic novel chronicles the chaotic lives of the Catchprice family, whose struggling car dealership becomes the unlikely stage for a series of bizarre events. A pregnant tax inspector arrives, inadvertently unearthing generations of secrets, resentments, and the family's desperate attempts to maintain their crumbling empire. Peter Carey masterfully uncovers the grotesque underbelly of ambition and familial obligation, presenting a biting satire on capitalism and the human condition. The narrative illustrates a world where the absurd and the tragic intertwine, leaving readers both disturbed and thoroughly entertained by its sharp wit and unforgettable characters.

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Description

Author: Peter Carey
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1991

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This darkly comedic novel chronicles the chaotic lives of the Catchprice family, whose struggling car dealership becomes the unlikely stage for a series of bizarre events. A pregnant tax inspector arrives, inadvertently unearthing generations of secrets, resentments, and the family's desperate attempts to maintain their crumbling empire. Peter Carey masterfully uncovers the grotesque underbelly of ambition and familial obligation, presenting a biting satire on capitalism and the human condition. The narrative illustrates a world where the absurd and the tragic intertwine, leaving readers both disturbed and thoroughly entertained by its sharp wit and unforgettable characters.