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This startling debut novel follows two boys from the Miramichi region in New Brunswick on very different paths toward adulthood. The story begins on the school bus, where we are first introduced to Bern and Calvin. At either end of the town’s economic spectrum, the two boys share an uneasy friendship, one cemented by accidents: the drowning of a deer in the river and the sudden death of Calvin’s mother. An Expectation of Home is searing and vivid, deeply rooted in the lives and community on the Miramichi River. This novel challenges readers to explore the depths and complexities of growing up. Lynch sounds the distances between generations, genders and classes as his characters struggle to find a sense of community, connection and above all, home.
“It’s a strong debut, paced and remarkably confident. The author dares to let his characters slowly reveal themselves.” Brent Mazerolle, Moncton Times and Transcript
“An Expectation of Home is an ambitious novel penned by a very promising New Brunswick writer. The plot and the characters, spiked with Canadian themesdisplacement, garrison mentality and survivalmake for an exciting read that can bring both tears and laughter.” Ingrid Mueller, Fredericton Daily Gleaner
Pages
8.75in * 5.75in * 1in
566gr
August 01, 2002
9781894031615
eng
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