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Book · 2016
I Am a Truck
In rural New Brunswick, Agathe Lapointe and her husband Réjean approach their twentieth wedding anniversary. One rainy morning Réjean heads out in his Chevy Silverado and does not come back. The truck is found abandoned on the roadside with the driver door open. As the police investigation stalls, Agathe takes up rock music and forms new friendships, while Réjean's whereabouts and the reasons for his disappearance slowly come to light.
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This is a gem of a book, with some of my favourite things, like pop/rock music references, liberally sprinkled and not translated second language dialogue, quirky characters and great writing. I can always count on Invisible Publishing to deliver my next favourite book.
Clare on Goodreads A debut novel with a colourful cast of characters reminiscent of the Coen brothers. Quirky, funny, and touching. A fast read with innovative writing that intersperses French or Franglais gives the feel of Acadian New Brunswick. A story of self discovery, isolation, loneliness and an existential look at the phrase “Il n’y a que nous” (there is no one but you) and love. I can see why this book was a finalist for the Giller Prize- a terrific read!
Suzanne on Goodreads Within the novel’s distinctive Acadian setting French and English co-exist like old friends – comfortable, supple to each other’s whims and rhythms, sometimes bickering but always contributing to this fine, very funny, fully-achieved novel about connection and misunderstanding. And trucks.
2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jury on Giller Prize
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