The Wars tells the story of a young Canadian man who becomes a soldier in WWI. It's about what war is like, what it can do to the soldiers who fight, and how it can effect the families and friends of the soldiers who fight. In the end, for Robert Ross, it is about how … Continue reading The Wars by Timothy Findley
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Timothy Findley
It has taken me a while to get around to my F-book, but I've finally made my decision. I'm going to read The Wars by Timothy Findley. In 1977, The Wars won the Governor General's Award for Fiction, and it has been sitting on my shelf for several years now. Two good reasons to read … Continue reading Timothy Findley
10 Canadian Book Recommendations #2
A little while ago I posted a list of 10 Canadian book recommendations, but that wasn't the end of it. Here are some more: 1. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - This is probably one of Atwood's most well-known books. It is a dystopian novel, but I don't think you need to be a fan … Continue reading 10 Canadian Book Recommendations #2