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Sawbones Memorial
On the eve of his retirement, Doctor "Sawbones" Hunter reflects on his career as a small-town physician.
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152 pages, Paperback
First published November 30, 1997
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February 20, 2017
Best known for his 1941 novel As For Me And My House, closeted-gay Saskatchewan writer Sinclair Ross breaks new ground with his final, 1974 novel. Eschewing novelistic narrative conventions altogether, this tale of a small town doctor is told instead in dialogue at his retirement party and several stunning streams of consciousness. Incisive treatment of racism, homophobia, etc., but ultimately the story would've been more powerful told more conventionally. A fascinating failure.
Still a pick - the moving, surprising ending bumped it up from three to four stars for me.
Still a pick - the moving, surprising ending bumped it up from three to four stars for me.
May 15, 2021
Incredible peek into rural Saskatchewan life in the 1950's. My copy, which was gifted to me from a second hand shop, contained a newspaper clipping of an interview with Sinclair Ross at the time of the book's publication. Thanks, previous owner, for this addition!
January 7, 2011
My most fav book
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