The Shipping News
by Annie Proulx
Kindle Edition-

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, The Shipping News is a celebration of Annie Proulx's genius for storytelling and ...

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  "Very intense read" by funread436 (see profile) 11/17/06

Hi,

After watching the movie and the discuss, I really want to read the book.

I was very intrique that a female author wrote this book, which the main character was a man. I am looking forward to reading a book that reveals the emotional perspective of a man.

 
  "A journey of personal growth for a deeply caring man." by kj1948 (see profile) 03/19/07

Quoyle's journey begins with his decision to return to the community in Newfoundland where his father was born. It's a place where he can find new friendships and committed relationships in a small closely-knit community.

Prouix' characters are interesting and quirky - each has a distinctive "voice" and contribution to Quoyle's personal journey.

 
  "long-winded. difficult to stay interested in the story" by ellentambo (see profile) 05/30/08

 
  "This book can be described in a single word, "quirky"." by Welogo (see profile) 06/01/08

The amount of extreme situations in this book contribute to its overall quirkiness and at times make the book hard to follow. They are distracting to the actual storyline of Quoyle's personal progression.

 
  "Well-written, and covering deep family issues, this book will inspire great discussion both for and against just about any topic on a social issues one chooses." by Myobsession (see profile) 06/02/08

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