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A review by tjr
No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod
5.0
How could I not like No Great Mischief? This novel is about Elliot Lake, the town in which I was born, and also Sudbury, the town in which I currently reside. Oh, and there's some uranium mining and rugged Northern Ontario terrain thrown in for good measure. The story itself is not that bad either.
The impression I had when I read No Great Mischief was that of a novel made up of short stories. Each chapter was almost autonomous from the rest of the story. However, one could not understand them individually if they were not read as a whole.
Many geographic locations are covered in detail and this novel could almost be categorized as historical fiction as there is a lot of history found within the pages. No Great Mischief is a fine example of Canadian Fiction and would be a good addition to anyone's bookshelf.
The impression I had when I read No Great Mischief was that of a novel made up of short stories. Each chapter was almost autonomous from the rest of the story. However, one could not understand them individually if they were not read as a whole.
Many geographic locations are covered in detail and this novel could almost be categorized as historical fiction as there is a lot of history found within the pages. No Great Mischief is a fine example of Canadian Fiction and would be a good addition to anyone's bookshelf.