Comments on: Michael Crummey: Galore

By: Trevor

Trevor — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:39:51 +0000

Kevin, I actually wanted to use your tree metaphor (I think I saw it on the World Literature Forum) when describing my reaction to this book. Once my opinion started veering in one direction, I almost quit because I know my tendency to stick to my early judgment, for better or for worse. But I stuck with it because it was enjoyable in parts, so I’m glad I read it!

By: Giller Prize 2009 longlist and the Shadow Jury « KevinfromCanada

Giller Prize 2009 longlist and the Shadow Jury « KevinfromCanada — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:54:00 +0000

[...] Shadow Giller judge Trevor Berrett has posted a review of Michael Crummey's Galore. It does a very good job of showing why Galore missed the [...]

By: KevinfromCanada

KevinfromCanada — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:35:13 +0000

Sorry I put you on to a disappointing book, Trevor — the description had promise but the author obviously did not deliver. I think that is a problem that extends beyond Crummey when authors are inspired by unconventional works like One Hundred Years of Solitude. Not only does the homage become too obvious, it starts to illustrate how uniquely good the original is. And I too share the tendency that once you begin to notice this — or another — fault, other weaknesses become all too apparent.