e-know.ca writer: Derryll White

About Derryll White

Derryll White once wrote books but now chooses to read and write about them. When not reading he writes history for the web at www.basininstitute.org.

A literary journey of discovery

Book Review By Derryll White Steinbeck, John (1962).  Travels with Charley – In Search of America. You might say, “Why would I want to read this book? It’s old!” And it is, but it is as meaningful today as it … > Read More

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The Sense of an Ending is a book I will read again

Book Review By Derryll White Barnes, Julian (2011).  The Sense of an Ending. What happens when someone dies? What chain of thoughts and actions stems from that act? Julian Barnes looks at a suicide in ‘The Sense of an Ending.’ … > Read More

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An uncommonly good writer

Book Review By Derryll White Brady, John (1991). Kaddish In Dublin Have you ever been given boxes of books? “Here, you read! I can see you in Hot Shots and I have seen your reviews on e-KNOW.ca. Please take these!” … > Read More

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Something for everyone here

Book Review By Derryll White Lehane, Dennis (2006).  Coronado. The reason I like Dennis Lehane as a writer is embedded in these stories. There is a hopelessness of possibilities that is balanced by his success as a writer. The characters … > Read More

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Newfoundland immediately on display

Book Review By Derryll White Lundrigan, Nicole (2011).  Glass Boys. “Christ, what magic he don’t do with a bucket of potato peel.” I am drawn to novels by Newfoundland writers. Born on the Bay of Fundy and back and forth … > Read More

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At Home in Mitford a delightful, quiet read

Book Review By Derryll White Jan Karon (1994).  At Home In Mitford “What shall I give him, poor as I am?  If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; ; if I were a mere man, I would … > Read More

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Winter novel a good but not easy read

Book Review By Derryll White Winter, Michael (2010).  The Death of Donna Whalen. This novel is from an accomplished Newfoundland writer, Michael Winter.  It is quite different from what I usually read in that it is neither fiction or non-fiction, … > Read More

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Book recommended for readers aged 10 to 100

Book Review By Derryll White Susan Cooper (1965).  Over Sea, Under Stone. This reader always tries to leave himself open to possibility. Last summer I had the occasion to stop by a table on a comfortable open patio attached to … > Read More

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An extremely challenging and good read

Book Review By Derryll White Anne Holt (2004). The Final Murder Anne Holt is not intimidated by “specialness.” Rather, she embraces it and allows her major character’s daughter Kristiane, who is blessed with “differentness,” the respect of being real, alluring, … > Read More

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A book for anyone who has lost love

Book Review By Derryll White Blunt, Giles (2006).  By The Time You Read This I always come to one of Giles Blunt’s John Cardinal mysteries with a sense of anticipation and also a measure of trepidation.  What is he going … > Read More

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