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The Potato Factory [Paperback]

Bryce Courtenay (Author)

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Paperback: 852 pages
Publisher: Pen Commercial (August 31, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140273654
ISBN-13: 978-0140273656
Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 2 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best novel of all time, May 17, 2008

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I was in Australia visiting friends when I heard about this novel. I bought it to read on the plane back to America. Usually if I read for pleasure it takes me a week or more to get through it just bits at a time. I could not put this book down to sleep or eat until I had read every single page. Mr. Courtenay has a way of putting you right in the middle of the story with so many colourful characters that will live on in your heart until you pass. If you love history, if you love seeing the little person struggle to come out on top to only be kicked down and struggle back up again then you'll love this book and the two others that follow.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I love Bryce's books - and this is his BEST, April 30, 2009

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I do NOT understand why Bryce Courtenay is still so unknown in the U.S., as he is a genius! This story is typical Courtenay - struggles after struggles with the most richly developed characters, and a feeling at the end that there is goodness in the world.

Potato Factory has a wonderful main character whom you love to hate. The plot has twists and turns, the characters are multi-dimensional, and you won't want to turn the last page (but, alas! there is a sequel). I'd highly recommend it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE POTATO FACTORY, December 8, 2007

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PURE BRYCE COURTENAY. ANOTHER EPIC ABOUT THE STRUGGLES OF LIFE AND THE WILL TO PERSEVERE AND NEVER GIVE UP. IF YOU'VE READ THE POWER OF ONE, YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK. COURTENAY SHOULD BE BETTER KNOWN IN THE GOOD OLD USA

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5.0 out of 5 stars History in a novel
Ikey Solomon, Hawk and Mary are the constants in a Bryce Courtenay novel. A courageous author with more unexpected twists and turns then a spy novel. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Bone

5.0 out of 5 stars All three Austrialin Trilogy books
Before I read The Potato Factory, I had not heard of Bryce Courtenay. After reading all three of the Triology books, I am now his number one fan. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Maggie S

5.0 out of 5 stars The Potato Factory
Read all three books. Very long books, but very much enjoyed. Great "crummy, stay in the house" books to read. Keeps you glued to the books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
The Potato factory was by far the best of the three books in the series. These are works of fiction, however it makes me feel very lucky not to have been born or raised in England... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Don M. Weathersbee

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
Excellent read. I really liked this book. Starts out in England, 1820s, ends in "Tasmania." Great characterization. Highly recommended.

Published on September 18, 2008 by David M. Marks

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