Kristie R. (sydneyflyer) reviewed The Potato Factory : The Potato Factory Trilogy on + 2 more book reviews
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Wow! A FANTASTIC story of Ikey Solomon, Prince o' fences! Bryce Courtenay is quick to jump right into the plot, and keeps it going to the end. It was a recommended read from an avid reader, and I would highly recommend this book! 832 pages
Kelli R. (kellilee) reviewed The Potato Factory : The Potato Factory Trilogy on + 66 more book reviews
This was a fantastic homage to Dickens and captivating historical fiction. Most of us know of Australia's penal colony history but this book brings that history to life. The characters are memorable, imperfect and quirky. The story carries you along through the ups, the downs, the twists, the turns, the triumphs and the struggles of these wonderful characters. There are at least two scenes deeply imbedded in my psyche just as the horse beating scene in Crime and Punishment will be with me forever. That means that this book will not soon be forgotten - if ever - and I look forward to the second book in this trilogy.
