Set in the immigrant community of Winnipeg’s North End, Under the Ribs of Death follows the progress of young Sandor Hunyadi as...
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Sep 24, 2009
Kate
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Not a bad novel. It was pretty interesting to read about how the main character Alex grew up and following him right into the great depression. I generally liked the characters and the way Marlyn told the story. It's a pretty short book so it shouldn't take too long to read (I was reading two other things at the same time so it took me forever). It's a good story, and it keeps you hooked.
Jul 05, 2010
Colin
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Historical fiction. The main appeal of this book, for me, is that it is set in Winnipeg. The main character is a Hungarian immigrant who grows up on Henry Avenue. Later, he eventually becomes a successful businessman and a reasonable human being (he is somewhat despicable as a young adult). I now teach in River Heights and drive past the houses that Sandor/Alex stared at in wonder. I loved this book in high school but rereading it now left me disappointed. The first half is quite compellin
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Sep 10, 2011
Melissa
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Another book for looking at Canadian history through a literary lens.
Jan 30, 2008
Jennifer
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I hated this book. Even the thrill of reading a novel set in my hometown couldn't overcome the oppressive sense of futility in this story. The main character was thoroughly unlikable.
Jan 12, 2009
Catherine
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This miserable book gave me surprising insight into my mother's childhood.
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