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The Potato Factory

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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.

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.

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

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. He has a way of writing that makes you think you are there witnessing everything. I love his style. He is truly an excellent author.

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.

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 during the 18 & 19th century. The lack of concern for people less fortunate and the opression of the wealthy. Perhaps it has always been this way, but Bryce Courtenay has painted a beautiful picture of hardships in the settling of the frontier of Australia.

Excellent read. I really liked this book. Starts out in England, 1820s, ends in "Tasmania." Great characterization. Highly recommended.

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. Who could make this stuff up ? A great book that tells the history that you were too stubborn to learn in college.