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September 1, 2020
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November 30, 2020

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Juniper
this book is heartbreakingly good, evocative, timely. necessary!

the novel has been longlisted for canada's $100,000 giller prize, and it is now my frontrunner.

chariandy is a beautiful writer.
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Juniper
Nov 20, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
so good. second time reading this wonderful novel. chariandy has created a vivid and timely story, full of pain and beauty. highly recommend!
Penny (Literary Hoarders)
A very current story. Often poetically told with rich and beautiful language.
Kate
Jun 04, 2019 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
3.5/5

This was a well-written novel about a boy named Michael and his complex relationship with his late brother and his mother. It alternates between the past and the present. I felt like the descriptions were a true representation of what life can be like in Scarborough
Alan
Sep 20, 2017 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Miriam
Feb 25, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Oct 17, 2018 rated it it was amazing
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