The Best Laid Plans: A Novel

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I am satisfied

15 months ago

I chose Best Laid Plans wishing to learn more about Canadian politics and its government; I am glad to have made this decision, as this book turns out to be a gem of fun and inspiration. Fallis has a way with his ironic voice, putting a sarcastic tone on the most common observations making you laugh at the humour of human ridicule. I am inspired by the vision of an honest, honourable, thoughtful and humble politician (hopefully, one day in plural); an image that could be a beacon in clearing… + read more

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It seemed I was working for a saint: A reivew of The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis

15 months ago

This is a book about hovercrafts. You’ll also find an entertaining story about Daniel Addison, a cynic/idealist who quit his job on Parliament Hill after a harrowing encounter with a rubber plant and an unexpected debriefing. As a means of breaking with his past, Addison finds a job with the University of Ottawa’s English Department and in the process of moving into a rental boathouse meets Angus McLintock, an engineering professor whose wife recently died. Angus is building the hovercraft in… + read more

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One wonders how anyone could keep from laughing.

15 months ago

While I am not usually a fervent consumer of Canadian authors, I have recently delved into both the serious and humorous sides of Canadian literature. I have found within "The Best Laid Plans" a refreshingly unique manner (Murphy's law meets the u-catastrophe) for writing a character driven novel. I must shamefully admit that this fictional novel brought me far closer to Canadian politics than I have been for a number of years. Granted, the world of politics is far more entertaining with an… + read more

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Instant Classic

2 years ago

As someone who has worked in the wierd world of politics I loved this book - its real, real funny and closer to the "way things work" than even some non-fiction Ottawa books can take you. All with outstanding humour and a pace that makes me only hope there is a sequel in the offing. Move over Ian Rankin. There is a Canadian political series equivalent in the making - I hope. A great read, funny and certainly could not put this one down. Who is this Terry Fallis? I think we'll be hearing a lot… + read more

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