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The Big WhateverDiscover 'The Big Whatever,' an exhilarating crime novel set against the vibrant backdrop of Australia's early 70s. This brand new trade paperback takes you on a gripping journey with Billy, a character entwined in the chaos of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. After living a quiet life filled with responsibilities and mob debts, Billy's mundane routine shatters when he finds a paperback that mirrors his own tumultuous past. Who wrote this confounding
Discover 'The Big Whatever,' an exhilarating crime novel set against the vibrant backdrop of Australia's early 70s. This brand new trade paperback takes you on a gripping journey with Billy, a character entwined in the chaos of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. After living a quiet life filled with responsibilities and mob debts, Billy's mundane routine shatters when he finds a paperback that mirrors his own tumultuous past. Who wrote this confounding tale? The only person he suspects is Max, his former partner in crime, believed to be dead after a bank heist gone awry. As Billy races to uncover the truth, he follows mysterious clues embedded in the book, leading him to face both old enemies and unexpected dangers. With its innovative novel-within-a-novel format, 'The Big Whatever' is a must-read for fans of contemporary crime fiction and a thoughtful reflection on a pivotal era in modern Australian culture.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9781891241444
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2015
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781891241444
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2015
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
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When it comes to sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, Billy's always been in the vanguard, but as the swinging 60s turn into the 70s, he's living a quiet life.
He has kids now, and he's in debt to the mob, so he's keeping his head down, driving a cab, running some low-level rackets. He may as well have gone straight, it's so boring. Then one day everything changes. He finds a trashy paperback in his cab whose plot seems weirdly familiar. Billy himself seems to be a major character in it. He can't think who could've written it other than Max, his old partner in crime who double-crossed him and left him in the mess he's in. Only Max is dead. He went up in flames, along with lots of cash, after a bank heist. But if Max is alive, Billy has a score to settle. And if he didn't get fried to a crisp, maybe the money didn't either.
Billy has to find out, by following clues planted in that strange little book. He soon discovers he's not the only one on Max's trail, and has to deal with enemies old and new in his strangest adventure yet. With its ingenious novel-within-a-novel structure, The Big Whatever is a grab-you-by-the throat crime story, an original take on the early 70s in Australia, and a shrewd reflection on a defining moment in modern Australian life.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking
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I love this watch despite the fact that it is really a toy. I love the look of the watch, I love how lite the weight of the watch is on my wrist, and it really does keep good time if you manage the solar charge properly. Other than looking cool on your wrist, this watch has absolutely no functions other than time keeping. The black plastic bezel is molded into the case and does not turn, so don't plan on using that. The watch has no light, the dial numbers are non-luminous and the hands are very limited in terms of luminosity. No buttons. All you can do is adjust the time and date by pulling out what used to be a winding stem in the good old days.
The small tag on the strap with Geographic coordinates shown on it indicate the location of the old Timex manufacturing facility (SW of Waterbury, CT).
I have a nice ledge at my bedroom window and it gets good western sun for a good part of the day regardless of the time of year. On this ledge you will find a half dozen solar powered watches (mostly Casio) properly aligned to maximize the charge they may receive each day. Note that the description for this Timex watch specifically states that a lightbulb won't charge this watch. You need direct sunlight for several hours if you want to get more than a 3-week charge into this watch.
So, I'll leave you with a couple of tips, my friends; 1.) If you are looking for a first watch to give your outdoorsy oriented Son or Daughter, then give them this one. Why? Because it is cool looking, fairly well built, and it actually works, 2.) After you receive your Timex watch, be sure to keep the display mount it is packaged with. It makes a great fixture to mount your watch on for charging and allows you to maximize the position of the solar cells on the dial so that you can optimize charging time.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Excellent value, flawless performance for well over a year and no signs of quitting.
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Excellent value, had this for well over a year and it still keeps perfect time, still water resistant.
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This is the 21st century, cell phones are the new time pieces, but solar is totally reliable and Timex makes it happen.
Holds a charge for many months, although I prop it in a bright window for a few days every few months or so just to make sure the cells are always fully charged, although it's probably unnecessary, just being over cautious. I haven't actually experienced this watch ever running out of power even after months of use. Damn impressive, as it should be.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Good value for solar watch
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Nice watch! It is plastic like but it is solar. No indiglo button only a little luminous on the hands so you don't want to wear it in tje dark and expect to check the time. 45mm case is good size for my wrist and the band works good also, Not too long not too short. Overall a good watch with no problems
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Amazing Solar for the price
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Great watch. Very good visibility. Ligh and feels quality. Easy to swap straps. Same size as my Casio Duro. Highly recommend.
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