A Long Way from Home

In A Long Way from Home, two-time Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey delivers a vibrant novel set in 1954 Australia, centered around the perilous 10,000-mile Redex Trial race. Irene Bobs, an enthusiastic driver, and her car salesman husband team up with their eccentric navigator, Willie Bachhuber, as they navigate both treacherous terrain and the complexities of their world. This engaging narrative blends humor and history, exploring the intricacies of identity in a rapidly changing Australia while taking listeners on an unpredictable journey.