“Wilderness. Sylvie in the wild, hat pulled down, wind in her ears.…She felt the freezing water strain against the rubber of her waders, hugging her legs like pleading children, as she sloshed forward to get the second goose.” ‘The Antagonist’, by Lynn Coady, takes the reader on a journey of Canada from the east to the west coast. The book showcases mesmerizing landscapes, beautiful scenery and diverse society in the wonderful nation we call home.
The reader can expect to explore various ethnicities and cultures as the story unfolds. The author has created characters that come from different backgrounds and places. From French Canadians to Italians, the author discusses the various ethnicities through humour and stereotypes. This gives the reader a glimpse of diversity in Canada and proves how welcoming and open hearted Canadians truly are. It also assures visitors and new immigrants that they will feel accepted in our hospitable society.
Canada is not just a hospitable place but also a beautiful place. The book captures the enticing sceneries of our wonderful country which is guaranteed to attract visitors. As the main character of the story, Rank, travels from one place to another and recollects memories of his parents, the reader experiences a journey around Canada. From isolated wilderness of Northern Ontario to crowded streets of Downtown Toronto, the author sketches various images of our landscapes. It makes the reader feel at home since the reader can relate with many of places mentioned in the story at one point or another.
The reader not only connects with the story literally but also figuratively. The book discusses many phases a person goes through in life. The story follows the life of Rank who faces many problems throughout his life, especially in his teenage years and many of us face same problems in our teenage years. Rank is an average teenager who is backstabbed by his friend, who faces peer pressure, who is tired of being judged and who struggles to live up to his parents expectations. After facing obstacles in his life, he gives in to drugs and alcohol. He makes mistakes in his life that lead him to suffering and pain. His story teaches us to deal with our issues and persuades us to make the right choices in our life. It also educates us to believe in our self and to always have a positive outlook in life. Finally, it teaches us the most important lesson in life, to always try to get back on our feet the 18th time after we fall the first 17 times. The book is highly recommended for youth to deal with everyday dilemmas.
Lynn Coady’s ‘The Antagonist’ is specifically aimed at youth. Through humour and sarcasm, Coady captures the attention of teenagers and through tragedy and pain she captures the heart. The book is easy and simple and can be easily understood by everyone. This is a book that will “leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You [will] live [it] while reading.” (William Styron)
The reader can expect to explore various ethnicities and cultures as the story unfolds. The author has created characters that come from different backgrounds and places. From French Canadians to Italians, the author discusses the various ethnicities through humour and stereotypes. This gives the reader a glimpse of diversity in Canada and proves how welcoming and open hearted Canadians truly are. It also assures visitors and new immigrants that they will feel accepted in our hospitable society.
Canada is not just a hospitable place but also a beautiful place. The book captures the enticing sceneries of our wonderful country which is guaranteed to attract visitors. As the main character of the story, Rank, travels from one place to another and recollects memories of his parents, the reader experiences a journey around Canada. From isolated wilderness of Northern Ontario to crowded streets of Downtown Toronto, the author sketches various images of our landscapes. It makes the reader feel at home since the reader can relate with many of places mentioned in the story at one point or another.
The reader not only connects with the story literally but also figuratively. The book discusses many phases a person goes through in life. The story follows the life of Rank who faces many problems throughout his life, especially in his teenage years and many of us face same problems in our teenage years. Rank is an average teenager who is backstabbed by his friend, who faces peer pressure, who is tired of being judged and who struggles to live up to his parents expectations. After facing obstacles in his life, he gives in to drugs and alcohol. He makes mistakes in his life that lead him to suffering and pain. His story teaches us to deal with our issues and persuades us to make the right choices in our life. It also educates us to believe in our self and to always have a positive outlook in life. Finally, it teaches us the most important lesson in life, to always try to get back on our feet the 18th time after we fall the first 17 times. The book is highly recommended for youth to deal with everyday dilemmas.
Lynn Coady’s ‘The Antagonist’ is specifically aimed at youth. Through humour and sarcasm, Coady captures the attention of teenagers and through tragedy and pain she captures the heart. The book is easy and simple and can be easily understood by everyone. This is a book that will “leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You [will] live [it] while reading.” (William Styron)