The True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey is a bold, imaginative re-telling of Australia’s most infamous outlaw, Ned Kelly. Written in the voice of Kelly himself, this Booker Prize-winning novel captures the gritty reality of 19th-century colonial Australia and the fierce, rebellious spirit of a man who became a legend.
As Ned flees from the law, he records his life story in raw, unpolished prose — revealing his desperate childhood, battles against injustice, and rise as the leader of a feared and celebrated gang. To the authorities, he’s a criminal; to his people, a folk hero standing up against colonial oppression.
Both a gripping historical adventure and a masterful character portrait, this is an unforgettable work of storytelling.
