Parrot and Olivier in America
What is the author's tone in Parrot and Olivier in America by Peter Carey?
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Carey's tone varies according to character. Olivier's writing tends to be more stiff and formal, due to his aristocratic upbringing, while Parrot, as a servant, tends to write in a style that is more casual and informal.
Parrot and Olivier in America