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The Diviners – Margaret Laurence
The Diviners – Margaret Laurence – 1974 Reviewed by: Annie Wesley Date: 25 March 2004 I read the book, The Diviners sans literature analysis. I was carried away by the spirit of this woman, Morag. I became...
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A Jest of God – Margaret Laurence
A Jest of God – Margaret Laurence – 1966 Reviewed by: Lale Date: 3 December 2002 I liked this book a lot. It is my first Margaret Laurence book, I will definitely read more of her works from now on. At the end...
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The Stone Angel – Margaret Laurence
The Stone Angel – Margaret Laurence – 1964 Reviewed by: Hilary Date: 28 December 2002 This book was written to inform and educate readers on the difficulties on aging, but was done so in such a fun and intrigu...
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Obasan – Joy Kogawa
Obasan – Joy Kogawa – 1981 Reviewed by: Dave Date: 25 January 2002 In the introduction, the author states that “Although this novel is based on historical events, and many of the persons named are real...
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Garbo Laughs – Elizabeth Hay
Garbo Laughs – Elizabeth Hay – 2003 Reviewed by: Stephen A. Haines Date: 4 March 2004 Movies have been blamed for social ills ranging from child abuse to revolution. As a pivot of family relationships, however, ...
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Three Views of Crystal Water – Katherine Govier
Reviewed by: Janelle Martin Date: 5 July 2005 Three Views of Crystal Water by Katherine Govier tells the story of Vera, a young Japanese-Canadian at a crucial crossroads in her life told against the backdrop of t...
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Hail Galarneau! – Jacques Godbout
Hail Galarneau! – Jacques Godbout – 1967 French Title Salut Galarneau! Reviewed by: Amelie Caitein Date: 26 April 2003 I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I thought it was a wonderful and very real account o...
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Not Wanted on the Voyage – Timothy Findley
Not Wanted on the Voyage – Timothy Findley – 1984 Reviewed by: Matthew Choina Date: 14 November 2004 I was almost immediately hooked to this novel, after the first few pages, it was difficult for me to put it...
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Headhunter – Timothy Findley
Headhunter – Timothy Findley – 1993 Reviewed by: Kat Szulga Date: 27 March 2002 […]
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The Wars – Timothy Findley
The Wars – Timothy Findley – 1977 Reviewed by: Steven Katona Date: 9 February 2005 This is a must read for 2nd year university English Literature. So I encourage you all to check this book out. It’s abou...
