The Wonders
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Author: Paddy O'Reilly
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
The Wonders is a novel about a misfit trio who become instant international stars. What sets them apart is the radical, experimental and sometimes faulty medical treatments they've all undergone. Leon has a hole punched through his chest and a small mechanical heart visible to all; Kathryn has been cured of a rare genetic disorder but the treatment left her covered in curly black wool; and performance artist Christos has metal wings implanted into his back. When 'The Wonders' are brought together by a canny entrepreneur, their glamorous, genre-defying, twenty-first-century freak show becomes a global sensation. But what makes them objects of fascination also places them in danger. A wonderfully inventive novel that challenges our ideas about celebrity, disability and the value of life from one of Australia's finest authors at the peak of her powers.
Author: Paddy O'Reilly
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
The Wonders is a novel about a misfit trio who become instant international stars. What sets them apart is the radical, experimental and sometimes faulty medical treatments they've all undergone. Leon has a hole punched through his chest and a small mechanical heart visible to all; Kathryn has been cured of a rare genetic disorder but the treatment left her covered in curly black wool; and performance artist Christos has metal wings implanted into his back. When 'The Wonders' are brought together by a canny entrepreneur, their glamorous, genre-defying, twenty-first-century freak show becomes a global sensation. But what makes them objects of fascination also places them in danger. A wonderfully inventive novel that challenges our ideas about celebrity, disability and the value of life from one of Australia's finest authors at the peak of her powers.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Paddy O'Reilly
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
The Wonders is a novel about a misfit trio who become instant international stars. What sets them apart is the radical, experimental and sometimes faulty medical treatments they've all undergone. Leon has a hole punched through his chest and a small mechanical heart visible to all; Kathryn has been cured of a rare genetic disorder but the treatment left her covered in curly black wool; and performance artist Christos has metal wings implanted into his back. When 'The Wonders' are brought together by a canny entrepreneur, their glamorous, genre-defying, twenty-first-century freak show becomes a global sensation. But what makes them objects of fascination also places them in danger. A wonderfully inventive novel that challenges our ideas about celebrity, disability and the value of life from one of Australia's finest authors at the peak of her powers.
Author: Paddy O'Reilly
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
The Wonders is a novel about a misfit trio who become instant international stars. What sets them apart is the radical, experimental and sometimes faulty medical treatments they've all undergone. Leon has a hole punched through his chest and a small mechanical heart visible to all; Kathryn has been cured of a rare genetic disorder but the treatment left her covered in curly black wool; and performance artist Christos has metal wings implanted into his back. When 'The Wonders' are brought together by a canny entrepreneur, their glamorous, genre-defying, twenty-first-century freak show becomes a global sensation. But what makes them objects of fascination also places them in danger. A wonderfully inventive novel that challenges our ideas about celebrity, disability and the value of life from one of Australia's finest authors at the peak of her powers.
The Wonders
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