Two positive recommendations from the Charlottetown Guardian
Here’s a sneak peek at a two-book review forthcoming in this weekend’s Guardian (Dec. 13, 2014).
Of Frank Macdonald’s Tinker and Blue, Elizabeth Cran writes: “although the boys are naive to a fault – partly because throughout their adventures they firmly believe Cape Breton is the centre of the world – often enough their observations are to the point, and cut right through the excitement that’s swirling around them.”
“Frank MacDonald,” she continues, “who is a fine novelist, has written no better book than Tinker & Blue.”
She calls The Maze, A Thomas Pichon Novel, by A.J.B. Johnston, “a good read.” Of the novel’s main characters Thomas and Hélène, well, she says they “are not attractive people.” That’s true – and what makes it such a great read!