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Review: The City Man by Howard Akler
Published: 2005
About The City Man: In 1934, a reporter ventures into the world of Toronto's pickpockets.
A really fast read, partly because it was short but mostly because it was fascinating. I had a hard time putting it down. Full review: The City Man by Howard Akler
Review: Edith's War by Andrew Smith
Published: 2010
About Edith's War: In 1940, Edith Maguire moves in with her mother-in-law, next door to an Italian family. In 2002, Edith's sons await her arrival in Venice.
I thought Smith did a good job of showing what life was like during the war. I enjoyed the historical aspects more than the relationships but I'm sure the opposite would be true for others. Full review: Edith's War by Andrew Smith
Review: Queen's Court by Edward O. Phillips
Published: 2007
About Queen's Court: Louise Bingham is recently widowed and moving back to Montreal.
The writing was good for the most part and I did enjoy reading the book. I didn't love it though. Full review: Queen's Court by Edward O. Phillips
Canadian Book Challenge 4
The 4th Canadian Book Challenge started on July 1st and runs to midnight June 30, 2011. Read and review 13 Canadian books of any genre. There are prizes!
This year, I'm going to read 13 non-fiction books. Maybe by province but probably not.
I will be keeping track of my progress on this post. They will be listed in the order I reviewed them, not in the order I read them.
Finished:
Review: Spin by Catherine McKenzie
Published: 2010
About Spin: A woman goes to rehab to get a story on a celebrity and, maybe, land her dream job.
Funny and thought-provoking and might make you question certain aspects of your own life. Full review: Spin by Catherine McKenzie
Challenges: 3rd Canadian Book Challenge, Countdown 2010, 2010 A to Z Challenge
Review: Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk
Published: 2009
About Waiting for Columbus: A man is brought to the Sevilla Institute for the Mentally Ill in Spain, claiming to be Christopher Columbus.
A book to be not just read, but experienced. Full review: Waiting for Columbus by Thomas Trofimuk
Challenges: 3rd Canadian Book Challenge, Countdown 2010
Tags: 3rd Canadian Book Challenge, Countdown 2010, Thomas Trofimuk
Review: The World More Full of Weeping by Robert J. Wiersema
Published: 2009
About The World More Full of Weeping: An 11-year-old boy is missing in the woods behind his house.
Lots of layers and symbolism and an interesting read. Full review: The World More Full of Weeping by Robert J. Wiersema
Challenges: 3rd Canadian Book Challenge, Countdown 2010, 2010 A to Z Challenge
Tags: 2010 A to Z, 3rd Canadian Book Challenge, Countdown 2010, Robert J. Wiersema
