I picked up Peninsula Sinking from the "Atlantic Canada Authors" shelf at a store along the Halifax waterfront. It's advertised as a collection of stories about "Maritimers caught between the places they love and the siren call of elsewhere." In other words, it seemed like a perfect book to read while touring Nova Scotia.
All eight stories take place in Nova Scotia, but the plots or characters don't feel specific to the Maritimes. They have a classic structure, appealing everyday characters, and a compassionate tone. The main characters often have interesting jobs (woman's prison guard, submarine officer, Canadian Equine Federation clerk), and animals play an important role in nearly every story. The stories are engaging, enjoyable, and the right length to read in a single sitting. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this low-key book.
All eight stories take place in Nova Scotia, but the plots or characters don't feel specific to the Maritimes. They have a classic structure, appealing everyday characters, and a compassionate tone. The main characters often have interesting jobs (woman's prison guard, submarine officer, Canadian Equine Federation clerk), and animals play an important role in nearly every story. The stories are engaging, enjoyable, and the right length to read in a single sitting. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this low-key book.
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