The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Shipping News
Book Review: A Journey of Discovery in Newfoundland
Summary: 5 Stars
At 36, Quoyle seems to have few talents. As a husband and a newspaperman he lacks the spit and polish that would enable him to succeed at either. After his wife abandons him for the last time,he is left to raise their two daughters alone and find a new job. Quoyle retreats to Newfoundland where he takes over the local newspaper, The Shipping News.
Here he begins a long journey of discovery. Not only does he find hope in the home of his ancestors, he discovers what love and real friendship is all about.
Many of the characters in Proulx's novel are unlike any I have ever read about. The flaws and mistakes that they experience gives a more realistic view to what life is really like.
Book Review: A Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
If you haven't read a book in a long time, pick this up, and it will restore your faith. In all honestly, this is probably the best book in the last twenty years. A clever plot with simple structure is a great triumph. Set in Nova Scotia, a man, his aunt, and his two daughters go through the trial and tribulations of life. Very realistic.Book Review: A Pathetic character without redemption
Summary: 1 Stars
I had no sympathy for Quoyle or his situation. He seemed to be someone letting the tide of life carry him along, not an active participant. I found him pathetic with few redeeming qualities. An unsympathetic character made this book hard to read and not very enjoyable.Book Review: A Pulitzer Prize Winner?
Summary: 2 Stars
I can hardly believe this book could win a pulitzer prize, yet alone be made into a movie!Our book discussion book really didn't know where to begin our discussion regarding this book. Everyone had the same opinion "Was there a purpose to this book - None whatsoever."
Book Review: A Pulitzer Prize-winning Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I pray that you have not seen the movie first! The beauty of this book is the author's writing style. This did not come through in the movie, making the movie very boring.
Annie Proulx managed to take bleak geography (Nova Scotia) with a dull subject (shipping) and make a wonderful novel out of it.
Bottom line: I loved this book and have read it three times. I would highly recommend it to anyone.