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I loved this. I heard about the basic plot back when the book came out - I think I even own a copy back in Canada, in my brother’s basement. But I don’t think it really caught my attention and this was nothing like what I’d expected. I wasn’t too sure at the beginning but it sucked me in and captured my attention completely. Plus, it’s interesting to read about the area I grew up in.
Wow. Don't let the back synopsis fool you. This would be excellent for book club discussions. I'm glad I left a copy at the Mount Himalayan Hotel in Darjeeling as it is an excellent piece of CanLit.
It's sneakily feminist. It trucks along at a good pace. It has exquisite writing. You won't foresee how it all wraps up. I think I need to have a second read. I definitely need to spend more time reflecting before I can review this the way it deserves.
A+ and a slow clap for Carol Shields!
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It's sneakily feminist. It trucks along at a good pace. It has exquisite writing. You won't foresee how it all wraps up. I think I need to have a second read. I definitely need to spend more time reflecting before I can review this the way it deserves.
A+ and a slow clap for Carol Shields!
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One of the Canada Reads top 5. Plan to read before the debates.
Jan 07, 2012
Katie
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
canadian-authors,
borrowed-from-mum
Dec 15, 2012
Marcia Mahood
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
canadian-eh
