Hagar Shipley, a proud and stubborn 'curmudgeon' of 90 years, reflects on her long life spent on the Western Canadian Prairies. Hard though to empathise with her character - bloody-minded to the end - alienating all those closest to her along the way. I enjoy several Canadian women writers but had not come across Laurence before, I like her style and will seek out more. The stone angel of the title is revealed, physically and metaphorically.
(Mary Standing - bwl 83 Winter 2017 ) |
