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Wonderfull
When Emma Brodie, local prophet and mother of three, steals a boat and exiles herself to the middle of the bay for seven days and seven nights, she sets about a chain of strange and wonderful events in the sleepy village of Garfax--a village no longer listed on any official government document. Radios begin to speak secrets and unintended confessions, a rainstorm occurs that lasts for months, a young boy dies mysteriously in the surrounding woods after following the dictates of his heart, and Caleb Anson, the village's prodigal son, returns after a long absence with a grand design to bring Garfax into 'the future'.
This magic realist tale, where dead relatives play dominoes in the houses of their loved ones, is told by Emma's youngest son, Oswald, a shy, observant boy living in the shadow of his charismatic family. Wonderfull tells the story of Garfax--which has become the stuff of legends to outsiders--and reveals how this village's unlikely past catches up to its inevitable future.
This magic realist tale, where dead relatives play dominoes in the houses of their loved ones, is told by Emma's youngest son, Oswald, a shy, observant boy living in the shadow of his charismatic family. Wonderfull tells the story of Garfax--which has become the stuff of legends to outsiders--and reveals how this village's unlikely past catches up to its inevitable future.
- GenresFiction
216 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2007
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 21, 2008
Excuse the pun, but this was, quite simply, a wonderful read. I've never read anything like it before. It makes me proud to know there are some truly great Canadian writers out there.
January 25, 2019
Whimsical, and entertaining! Ive read it multiple times! It reminds me of old folk tales - a book I've read over and over again
February 22, 2008
I read this book because I'm reviewing it for ALberta Views. It's the story of a town called Garfax. Strange and magical things happen in the town. The dead play dominoes, the town isn't on a map and no one can find it, the radio play conversations and the inhabitants gossip. This is a maritime gothic tale. It has a simple plot, but it's a pleasing read.
October 8, 2008
See my review on www.abdou.ca/litpicks.html
May 15, 2014
A quirky fantastic tall tale... suspend your disbelief and lean back...
May 18, 2009
A quirky Maritime tale with strange happenings about a town that isn't on the map.
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