The Best Laid Plans in CanLit Challenge

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The Best Laid Plans

Terry Fallis

Start date: December 1, 2011

Finish date: January 1, 2012

Discussion: General - Canadian Fiction

Why we're reading this: Acclaimed as the book of the month for December 2011.
[close] Acclaimed as the book of the month for December 2011.

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Nov 01, 2011 Amy rated it it was amazing

Feb 2014 - Lives up to the hype. It's hilarious, relevant and insightful. It is a little slow going at the start but stick with it as it really is laugh out loud funny.

As a political staffer I think I took an even bigger enjoyment from it, but all Canadians who watch the news would appreciate it.

Aug 2015 - Re-read for book club. Even funnier. ...more

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Mar 25, 2011 Joan rated it really liked it

Surprisingly enjoyable, especially considering I don't like politics! ...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Alanna King rated it it was amazing

I have no personal experience with the underbelly of Canadian politics, but this book's witty attack of Ottawa makes me feel like I've glimpsed inside. I want to believe that reluctant hero Angus McClintock can exist. His nitpicking quest for perfect grammar, his ingenuity in hovercraft engineering and above all his passion for his wife give me hope. This book is perfect for anyone who needs a good laugh at politics. ...more

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