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Book Review of Away

Away
Away
Author: Jane Urquhart
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 11


Lyrical and poetic (would you expect anything less from a Canadian poetess?), this novel is lush with prose and story, chronicling the personal, invward journey of a woman who moves _closer_ to who she is, not away. However, she does pull from those around her in order to do this and involves many other characters in her life who are touched by her "absence." If you enjoy the rich prose in "The Shipping News," give this one a try.