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Sussex Drive: A Novel (2012)

by Linda Svendsen(Favorite Author)

3.16 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0307362213 (ISBN13: 9780307362216)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Random House Canada

review 1: An amusing fictional look at the 2008 Canadian Federal Election as narrated by the wife of the Prime Minister, Becky and the Governor General, Lise. Both are obviously based on Laureen Harper and Michaelle Jean. If you have any knowledge of Ottawa, the Prime Minister's office and the government of Canada I think you'll find it amusing. Otherwise ... perhaps you should read Christopher Buckley's "White House Mess" - which although deals with a white house staffer, it doesn't feel like it needs a very specific and knowledgeable audience.
review 2: Not as accessible of a read as Terry Fallis Best Laid Plans/High Road...I think you'd have to have more than a passing knowledge and interest in Canadian politics and politicians to recognize the real richness of the... more dialogue & drama. I often felt that I might be in over my head, but the story and characters (specifically Becky, Lise, and Taylor) pulled me through any doubts...I think I surprised myself by enjoying it as much as I did. (Don't know how it will be received by book Club girls...am anxious for the discussion!) less

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