Book Review: Galore
By: Michael Crummey

Finishing up my wee Newfoundland obsession is the book Galore, which (duh) takes place in a small Newfoundland town called Paradise Deep.
There is no real main character - purhaps the town is the main character because it is the only thing that remains a constant throughout the story. All others pass into memory and story.
The story sags a bit at the end of the middle - at least I found so - because there was no indication as to where the story was headed, just more characters, more names to keep a hold of.
However I really enjoyed Mr. Crummey's writing style, even if it took a page or two to get a hold of.
And the ending was superb. It had me contemplating the story and the ending and the movement of time for a while after I had finished.

Favourite Quote:
"Newfoundland seemed too severe and formidable, too provocative, too extravagant and singular and harrowing to be real."


Originally the purpose of this blog was tied to my ebbing interest/obsession with Canada and being in love with my country. I still do, don't get me wrong, but the intensity of this obsession does not remain constant.
So the blog posts to come will most likely be riddled with more variety, thought still full of life and love regardless.

Cheers