The Misadventures of Jack the Builder

About the Book

The Misadventures of Jack the Builder traces several episodes in the hapless life of an ordinary, working class struggler. Set in a contemporary Australian city, the story follows Jack as he swears, squirms, weasels, begs, hustles and charms his way through the accidental exigencies of his feckless life. Characters spring to life in vivid technicolor -- Trev, Fergus, Wazza, Tom and others -- a panoply of real life 'sorts' dealing in their own inimitable way with life's challenges. An amusing story that endears and entertains, painting a picture of suburban life in shades of alternating pathos and repulsion -- like following a fumbling, flatulent funambulist on a foggy day.

About the Author

WJP Holgar is an architect, composer, painter and writer of books and poetry. He lives happily with his wife and three children on a semi-rural property in South East Queensland where the family keeps horses, chickens, two dogs, a cat, fish, and regularly hosts visitors from around the world.