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aeclark12's review against another edition
4.0
Favourite quote: “Just because something is easier doesn’t mean it’s better.” — Augustus Noskiye, page 181.
lisamchuk's review against another edition
4.0
An honest, humourous and caring memoir. An excellent read.
ldv's review against another edition
3.0
This memoir is like [b:Glass Castle|7445|The Glass Castle|Jeannette Walls|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg|2944133] except it's from a male perspective, the parents are not quite as whacked, the dad leaves sooner, it takes place in Northern Alberta (primarily), many of the characters are Native, it has more humour in it, and it ends when the narrator is in high school. If Glass Castle was too heavy for you, try this one. I think I'm partial to Village of the Small Houses because it's more enjoyable reading -- lighter, funnier, shorter. And maybe it's because I'm Canadian, but I enjoy reading books with Native characters more than Southern Americans: better humour and outlook.
crlntm's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed some parts, hated others. I loved some characters, hated others. I liked Ian for some parts, hated him for others. I have a sort of love/hate feeling about this memoir. The plot started well, but started falling short near the end. I was quite disappointed in the ending. However, this was one of the few books I had to read for school that I fully and completely finished.
laharder's review against another edition
4.5
Novel about a boy growing up in Fort Vermilion, Alberta. great book
lixard's review against another edition
4.0
I like how it didn't try to be over-anything. Not overdramatic. Or overly funny. Or tragic or whatever. It just seemed very true and didn't seem to hide any facts ( even though a chunk of it, I suppose, are altered facts ). The writing along with the tone just gave it a very good authenticity and the truth about Canadians ( dun dun dunnn ) is really prevalent.
ldv's review against another edition
3.0
This memoir is like [b:Glass Castle|7445|The Glass Castle|Jeannette Walls|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165613865s/7445.jpg|2944133] except it's from a male perspective, the parents are not quite as whacked, the dad leaves sooner, it takes place in Northern Alberta (primarily), many of the characters are Native, it has more humour in it, and it ends when the narrator is in high school. If Glass Castle was too heavy for you, try this one. I think I'm partial to Village of the Small Houses because it's more enjoyable reading -- lighter, funnier, shorter. And maybe it's because I'm Canadian, but I enjoy reading books with Native characters more than Southern Americans: better humour and outlook.
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