Canada
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
432
Novel • Fiction
Montana And Canada • 1960s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Canada by Richard Ford tells the story of Dell Parsons, a teenager whose parents are arrested after robbing a bank, leading his sister to run away and Dell to relocate to Saskatchewan, where he becomes entangled with Arthur Remlinger, a man with a dark past. Dell's life unfolds between loyalty, crime, and the quest for normalcy, all narrated from his perspective 45 years later. Sensitive topics include suicide.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Dark
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Canada by Richard Ford offers rich, evocative prose and a profound exploration of identity and displacement. Reviewers praise its masterful storytelling and complex characters. However, some critique its slow pace and length. Fans of literary fiction will appreciate its depth, while others might find it overly detailed. Overall, it’s a compelling but demanding read.
Readers captivated by profound character studies, explorations of moral dilemmas, and the intricacies of family dynamics will appreciate Richard Ford's Canada. Fans of John Steinbeck's East of Eden and Marilynne Robinson's Gilead will find Ford's narrative equally compelling and thought-provoking.
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432
Novel • Fiction
Montana And Canada • 1960s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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