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I loved the descriptions of the land throughout this book. The land is a character unto itself and forms the people into who they are. It’s harsh, embracing, beautiful and stark.
I read this book over 3 days; couldn’t wait to get back to it to find out what happens to Wayne, his parents and Thomasina; how they reconcile their guilt, uncertainty and come to terms with their true feelings.
There are aspects of this book that I’m less satisfied with but without giving out spoilers I can’t elaborate ...more
I read this book over 3 days; couldn’t wait to get back to it to find out what happens to Wayne, his parents and Thomasina; how they reconcile their guilt, uncertainty and come to terms with their true feelings.
There are aspects of this book that I’m less satisfied with but without giving out spoilers I can’t elaborate ...more
This was the 4rth book I have read of the ones nominated for 2014 Canada Reads, and so far, I think this is the winner!
It is the story of Wayne, a child born with both gender characteristics. The story takes place in a small town in Labrador, in the 1960's. The people in Wayne's life handle the news of an intersexed child the best way they know how, Many may criticise how they handled it, and whether or not you agree with the various character's decisions, I think the author did a very good job ...more
It is the story of Wayne, a child born with both gender characteristics. The story takes place in a small town in Labrador, in the 1960's. The people in Wayne's life handle the news of an intersexed child the best way they know how, Many may criticise how they handled it, and whether or not you agree with the various character's decisions, I think the author did a very good job ...more
I asked for this for Christmas after seeing it recommended somewhere. I knew it was about a hermaphrodite and yet when I got it I wondered if I really wanted to read a book about gender identity, since we seem unable to escape the topic these days. But I warmed up to the story and enjoyed the characters. The conflict of Wayne/Annabel seemed truly irreconcilable and the character was nothing if not sympathetic. The writing was also good as was the landscape of Labrador and its lifestyle.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book until the last few chapters. It just felt disconnected from the rest of the story.
Feb 25, 2012
Karen Michele Burns
marked it as to-read
Mar 07, 2013
Jen
marked it as to-read
Dec 06, 2014
Lauren
marked it as to-read
