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A Fraction of the Whole

By: Steve Toltz
Narrated by: Craig Baldwin, Colin McPhillamy, full cast
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 Martin Dean spent his entire life analyzing absolutely everything - from the benefits of suicide to the virtues of strip clubs - and passing on his self-taught knowledge to his son, Jasper. But now that his father's dead, Jasper can fully reflect on the man who raised him in intellectual captivity, and the irony is this: theirs was a great adventure.

From his prison cell, Jasper Dean tells the unlikely story of his scheming father Martin, his crazy Uncle Terry and how the three of them upset - mostly unintentionally - an entire continent. Incorporating death, parenting (good and bad kinds), one labyrinth, first love, a handbook for criminals, a scheme to make everyone rich and an explosive suggestion box, Steve Toltz's A Fraction of the Whole is a hilarious, heartbreaking story of families and how to survive them.

©2008 Steve Holtz (P)2008 Recorded Books LLC Literature & Fiction Witty Comedy

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Some of the passages in AFotW are searingly good and in fact as good as anything you’ll ever read/hear. Funny and poignant as hell, Steve, I salute you. You’re in my top 10 people dead or alive that I’d like to have a beer with.

A great great book

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This is the most original story I have listened to in years. It is packed with enough ideas and concepts to fill half a dozen books,. which is possibly it's only weakness. It is long and as the tale twists through time lines and narrators occasionally I was just thinking, get on with it. But it is worth it. Laugh out loud moments and philosophical comments on modern times attack you from all angles. So much so that I have bought a hard copy.
Not for the faint of heart. But if you are willing to put in the effort you will be rewarded.

Truly Original

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This novel is an absolute masterpiece. Filled with witticisms and everyday philosophy it challenges the reader to serious reflection on thing of all sizes and depths while navigating the odd, tormented and fantastic lives of the Deans. Enticing and rewarding, makes you yearn for more, even after its already rather lengthy 24hours or audio.

An instant favourite

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I’ve read/heard this three times now. It’s gonna become my bible at this rate.

Profound, funny as f, poignant, wry.

The great Australian novel, a treasure-trove

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I never write reviews but I have to say it was such a pleasure listening to this book - twists and turns and an adventure that keeps on going - thoroughly enjoyed. I went between reading and listening and the only annoying thing is the book has no chapter numbers so it’s harder to do this here.

Highly recommended

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excellent story telling. characters are intriguing. enjoyed the string of pieces also the narrative changes

what a story

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An incredible story full of mad ideas, crazy characters and outrageous adventures. Bursting with laughs too.

Wow - what an adventure

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it is impossible to sum up this book in a review but if you take on this incredible journey, you will not be disappointed. I have read 100s of books and I can comfortably say this has made me think the most.

The best book I've had the pleasure of exploring

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really good listen... did go on a bit too long but cant really complain as its a lovely listen.

really enjoyed it

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If you're a man, this book will teach you about yourself. If you're a woman, this book will teach you about men.

It's about the relationship between a father and a son. It's about the relationship between a brother and a brother. It's about love, it's about disappointment and it's about a dysfunctional family that will make anyone else's seem normal by comparison. And it's about life.

This is a must listen.

Best book I've listened to by far

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