What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedParrot and Olivier in America
Peter Carey · Book · 2011
If you loved Parrot and Olivier in America, start with Another Period (Natasha Leggero, 2015) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Parrot and Olivier in America across media.
If you loved the cynical wit and historical friction of Parrot and Olivier in America, these stories masterfully explore class disparity.
Films on the same thread
The Intouchables
Film · 2011
Explores: Unlikely Friendship, Social Class Divide, Human Resilience.
Like the unlikely pairing in Parrot and Olivier in America, this story examines the profound social class divide between two men whose backgrounds would usually keep them apart.
An American in Paris
Film · 1951
Explores: Artistic Ambition, Love Triangle, Expatriate Life.
The expatriate experience and cultural clash central to Parrot and Olivier in America are reflected here through the artistic ambitions and romantic entanglements of an American in Paris.
Amélie
Jean-Pierre Jeunet · Film · 2001
Explores: kindness, secret admirer, finding joy in the mundane.
While Parrot and Olivier in America uses satire to dissect society, this film captures a similar observational spirit by finding whimsical meaning within the daily lives of Parisians.
Barry Lyndon
Film · 1975
Shares a thread with Parrot and Olivier in America: Satire.
The relentless ambition and social mobility that drive the characters in Parrot and Olivier in America are mirrored in this epic portrayal of an rogue climbing the social ladder.
Series on the same thread
Another Period
Natasha Leggero · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Parrot and Olivier in America: Satire.
This show shares the biting satirical tone found in Parrot and Olivier in America, lampooning the absurdity of wealth and the rigidity of the class divide with sharp humor.
The Gilded Age
Julian Fellowes · Series · 2022
Explores: Social Class, New Money vs. Old Money, American Dream.
The historical tension regarding status and identity that defines Parrot and Olivier in America is perfectly captured in this exploration of the shifting boundaries between old and new money.
Patrick Melrose
David Nicholls · Series · 2018
Explores: Trauma, Addiction, Upper-class dysfunction.
Just as Parrot and Olivier in America analyzes the weight of aristocratic heritage, this series offers a harrowing, humorous look at the dysfunction inherent within the upper class.
The Great
Tony McNamara · Series · 2020
Explores: Political Intrigue, Gender Politics, Royal Court.
The satirical approach to historical power structures in Parrot and Olivier in America finds its match in this irreverent, genre-bending look at the political maneuvering of the Russian court.
Podcasts on the same thread
Betoota Talks
Podcast
Shares a thread with Parrot and Olivier in America: social commentary.
Readers who enjoyed the trenchant, sharp-edged commentary on national identity in Parrot and Olivier in America will appreciate the fierce, satirical approach to politics found in this podcast.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
The critical examination of American identity that anchors Parrot and Olivier in America is expanded here through a deep, historical investigation into the foundational roots of the nation.
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Common questions
Is Parrot and Olivier in America based on a true story?
Parrot and Olivier in America is a work of fiction by Peter Carey. While the character of Olivier serves as an improvisation on the life of the historical figure Alexis de Tocqueville, the novel is an imaginative narrative rather than a strict biographical account of his time in nineteenth-century America.
How long is the novel Parrot and Olivier in America?
Parrot and Olivier in America was published in 2011 by Peter Carey. As a novel focusing on the experiences of an aristocrat and an English son in nineteenth-century America, its length is typical for a work of literary fiction that earned recognition as a Man Booker Prize finalist.
What kind of awards has Parrot and Olivier in America received?
Parrot and Olivier in America earned significant critical acclaim upon its release. The novel was selected as a finalist for both the prestigious Man Booker Prize and the National Book Award, marking another notable achievement for two-time Booker Prize-winner Peter Carey within his body of literary work.
Where does the story of Parrot and Olivier in America take place?
The narrative of Parrot and Olivier in America is set primarily in nineteenth-century America. The plot follows the journey of Olivier, an aristocrat born after the French Revolution, and Parrot, the motherless son of an itinerant Englishman, as they navigate their experiences within this specific historical setting.