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The Englishman’s Boy
“A stunning performance. Hugely enjoyable. I couldn’t put it down.”
– Mordecai Richler
“The canvas is broad, the writing is vivid, and the two story-lines are deftly interwoven to contrast cinematic ‘truth’ with history as it happened. An intense and original piece of writing.”
– The Bookseller (U.K.)
“A richly textured epic that passes with flying colors every test that could be applied for good storytelling.”
– Saskatoon StarPhoenix
“Characters and landscapes are inscribed on the mind’s eye in language both startling and lustrous.”
– Globe and Mail
“Vanderhaeghe succeeds at a daring act: he juggles styles and stories with the skill of a master.…”
– Financial Post
“There isn’t a dull moment.”
– Toronto Sun
“A fine piece of storytelling, which, like all serious works of literature, as it tells its tale connects us to timeless human themes.”
– Winnipeg Sun
“The Great Canadian Western.”
– Canadian Forum
“Thematically, this is a big book, an important book, about history and truth, brutality and lies.”
– Georgia Straight
“A compelling read.”
– Halifax Daily News
“Vanderhaeghe shows himself to be as fine a stylist as there is writing today.”
– Ottawa Citizen