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Illywhacker is Peter Carey's 1985 Australian novel, a Booker-shortlisted picaresque narrated by liar and confidence man Herbert Badgery.
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Illywhacker ranks #78 of 244 in the Picaresque Novel ranking, behind Flashman on the March, ahead of El diablo cojuelo.
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How good is Illywhacker?
Illywhacker scores 7.49/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Picaresque Novel category.
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