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Loading... The High Roadby Terry Fallis
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.   Rozzie | Sep 9, 2022 |  Overall, another fun political satire romp. (  ) lkernagh | Aug 31, 2018 | While the author certainly lays out his own political leanings for all to see, it doesn't get in the way of the story. His description of the practicalities of running an election campaign are quite interesting for those of us not in 'the business'. The only criticism of the book is that the central character, Angus McLintock, is too good to be true. Cynic that I am, I find it difficult to believe that someone like him would actually run for, much less win, an election. But like most cynics, I love to believe that it just might happen, some day. All in all a delightful read, and a gentle introduction to elections and politics in Canada. ( ) briangreiner | Sep 16, 2017 |  ) SandyAMcPherson | Jun 19, 2017 | Still loved the book. Not quite as good as the Best Laid Plans, and I almost gave up in the middle, but forced my way through and had many good chuckles at the end. Well worth it, quick read, funny to imagine, and Fallis does description very vwell, even if some of it is most unlikely. (  ) Dabble58 | Jan 1, 2014 | no reviews | add a review
This deeply funny satire continues the story of Honest Angus McLintock, an amateur politician who dares to do the unthinkable: tell the truth. Just when Daniel Addison thinks he can escape his job as a political aide, Angus McLintock, the no-hope candidate he helped into Parliament, throws icy cold water over his plans. Angus has just brought down the government with a deciding vote. Now the crusty Scot wants Daniel to manage his next campaign. Soon Daniel is helping Angus fight an uphill battle against "Flamethrower" Fox, a Conservative notorious for his dirty tactics. Together they decide to take "The High Road" and--against all odds--turn the race into a nail-biter with hilarious ups and downs, cookie-throwing seniors, and even a Watergate-style break-in. But that's only the beginning. Add a political storm in the capital and a side-splitting visit from the U.S. President and his alcoholic wife, and Terry Fallis's second novel is a wildly entertaining read full of deft political satire and laugh-out-loud comedy. No library descriptions found. |
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