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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
A refreshing look at an independent young woman
Book Review By Derryll White White, Randy Wayne (2012). Gone. I haven’t read much of Randy White, but enough so that when I saw he was creating a major new character I had to have a look at this book. … > Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
