Indians on Vacation
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Thomas King
A #1 Indie bestseller and a Canadian bestseller for 22 weeks, the brilliant latest novel from one of Canada’s foremost authorsInspired by a handful of postcards sent nearly a hundred years ago, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace long-lost uncle Leroy and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe.“I’m sweaty and sticky. My ears are still popping from the descent into Vaclav Havel. My sinuses ache. My stomach is upset. My mouth is a sewer. I roll over and bury my face in a pillow. Mimi snuggles down beside me with no regard for my distress.‘My god,’ she whispers, ‘can it get any better?’” By turns witty, sly and poignant, this is the unforgettable tale of one couple’s holiday in Europe, where their wanderings through its famous capitals reveal a complicated history, both personal and political.
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Author
Thomas King
Pages
288
Publisher
HarperCollins Canada
Published Date
2020-08-25
ISBN
1443460567 9781443460569
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"Talking demons...funny. Hard to put down once you start, a fast read. Another thomas king hit. I'd put off reading this for so long that I wish I hadn't once I started and realized how good it was going to be. Really enjoyed this book. "
Tadie Bill
"Amusing. Grumpy author traveling with his optimist partner. Touches on some deep subjects, and makes fun of tourists."
Jennifer
"Themes and mental health, marriage, and aging. Entertaining and fun with its dark humor. A new perspective I haven't lived yet."
Chloe Salkeld
"First book by Thomas King I've read, look forward to reading more. Has a dry wit, with some laugh out loud one liners. We've all been one half of this couple at one time or another. One wants to imerse themselves in the culture and flavours of the area, the other is bah-humbug cynical and would rather have just stayed home. Would be a great book for a book club as there are many areas, themes and backstories on the go. "
Valerie Wilson
"I absolutely enjoyed this book. Not only is it a travel guide it's a meditation on what we can do and what we should do and if we should do it. It's about reconciliation and questions about how we keep relationships together."
Jan Hildegard
"I smirked and giggled and nodded knowingly all the way through this novel. Thanks, Thomas King, it was read-it in-a-day enjoyable on my own vacation."
Heather Roy
"I love Mimi and Bird, these characters felt like real people to me. Love the dialog between them and the other characters in the book. Wonderful story, rich with beautiful imagery, and captivating characters. Thomas King had me hooked right to the end, longing for more. I wish I could meet Mimi and Bird in real life! Great book!"
Vanessa Gamble