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Summary: Fantastic
Review: An entertaining, thought-provoking, fun read. Thoroughly enjoyable
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Summary: A book not meant for those of small minds
Review: For all you people who said this was a boring book, obviously you lack the intellect to read a little deeper into the story. On the surface, this book seems to be a fairly simple tale of a boy growing up on the prairie. However, if you read with a little more thought, you will discover many insights about life that we can all relate to, whether or not you've ever seen a prairie. In any case, I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy an intellectual read.
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Summary: A great book
Review: I don't know, what these people are talking about, it just happens to be one of the great Canadian books of all time, and one of my personal favorites. I guess if you've never lives on the prairies, you don't have the insight....
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Summary: A wonderful insightful look at growing up in Canada
Review: I found this book to be beautifully written. It is a look inside the lives ofpeople growing up, living and working in a small town in the beautifulprovince of Saskatchewan. I have been fortunate enough to visitSaskatchewan and W.O.Mitchell paints the province beautifully withhis words. I am very fond of this book. This book was recommended to me by someone who grew up in a small farming town in Saskatchewan and I am very fond of this personso I thought I would give it a try. I'm glad I did.As for the person who wrote that this book "sucked"-nice languagefirst of all and secondly, I feel very sorry for you that you will nevergrow to expand your mind!
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Summary: Canadiana at its best from the Master himself!
Review: I had the privilege of reading this book in Malaysia for my OSSD English class and I found it to be rich and full of Canadian values. I then went to university in a relatively small town (Lethbridge, Alberta) and found the praire life to be a facsimile of that described in the book. Mr. Mitchell has truly captured the essence of Canadian life in the praires. This book is honest, deep and deals with the cycles of life with humble tenderness. It is a compelling book that opens you to a world of simple honesty and beauty in the Canadian Praires. This book is touching and you will feel it as Mr. Mitchell tells it like no one can.
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Summary: Canadiana at its best from the Master himself!
Review: I had the privilege of reading this book in Malaysia for my OSSD English class and I found it to be rich and full of Canadian values. I then went to university in a relatively small town (Lethbridge, Alberta) and found the praire life to be a facsimile of that described in the book. Mr. Mitchell has truly captured the essence of Canadian life in the praires. This book is honest, deep and deals with the cycles of life with humble tenderness. It is a compelling book that opens you to a world of simple honesty and beauty in the Canadian Praires. This book is touching and you will feel it as Mr. Mitchell tells it like no one can.
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Summary: A good book on the second read
Review: I had to read this book for my english class, and I must admit, the first time around it was very boring, which is the only reason i gave it a 4/5. My english teacher, however, showed me some interesting concepts to look for, and to read a little deeper. I tried to look into every word and find its own hidden meaning, and when you do that, the book becomes very enjoyable.
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Summary: Classic Coming of Age Tale
Review: I usually don't like coming of age stories, but this book is the exception to that rule. I loved the author's style; it reads almost like poetry. The imagery and symbolism is amazing and the characters are unforgettable. The story is about a young boy, Brian, growing up during the depression in a small town on the Canadian pairie. It basically deals with all the things coming-of-age books usually deal with, but what makes this a classic, is the other characters that affect his life. Like his strange friend, Young Ben, who pulled a knife on their first grade teacher to defend Brian. Or my other favorite character Mr. Digby, the school principle, who's understanding and integrity are matched with his unkempt appreance and lack of social graces. Although some might complain the story is a bit slow, and not be far wrong, the descriptions are beautiful, and for anyone who has every lived on the prairie, it is just going back. It is one of two books I "borrowed" permanently from my parents when I left home.
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Summary: Classic Coming of Age Tale
Review: I usually don't like coming of age stories, but this book is the exception to that rule. I loved the author's style; it reads almost like poetry. The imagery and symbolism is amazing and the characters are unforgettable. The story is about a young boy, Brian, growing up during the depression in a small town on the Canadian pairie. It basically deals with all the things coming-of-age books usually deal with, but what makes this a classic, is the other characters that affect his life. Like his strange friend, Young Ben, who pulled a knife on their first grade teacher to defend Brian. Or my other favorite character Mr. Digby, the school principle, who's understanding and integrity are matched with his unkempt appreance and lack of social graces. Although some might complain the story is a bit slow, and not be far wrong, the descriptions are beautiful, and for anyone who has every lived on the prairie, it is just going back. It is one of two books I "borrowed" permanently from my parents when I left home.
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Summary: the classic
Review: I've read this about three times now, maybe more. What keeps taking me back is something like rain to the earth. These are indeed stories that are 'close to the earth' -- the human spirit, in all its simplicity, yet all its complexity. I read to a group of senior citizens and they often ask for more of this book. The stories read great aloud and I recommend it for anyone who enjoys an author who writes about the everyday, with a very deep insight into the human condition. Don't pass this one up.
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