Indians on Vacation: A Novel

A #1 Indie bestseller and a Canadian bestseller for 22 weeks, the brilliant latest novel from one of Canada’s foremost authors

Inspired by a handful of postcards sent nearly a hundred years ago, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace long-lost uncle Leroy and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe.

“I’m sweaty and sticky. My ears are still popping from the descent into Vaclav Havel. My sinuses ache. My stomach is upset. My mouth is a sewer. I roll over and bury my face in a pillow. Mimi snuggles down beside me with no regard for my distress.

‘My god,’ she whispers, ‘can it get any better?’”

 By turns witty, sly and poignant, this is the unforgettable tale of one couple’s holiday in Europe, where their wanderings through its famous capitals reveal a complicated history, both personal and political. 

 

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304 pages

Average rating: 6

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Ingrid
Feb 10, 2022
6/10 stars
There was mixed feelings about this book. Some people didn't enjoy it at all since there were lots of details in the book that didn't seem to become resolved and some readers found that disappointing. Others believed it was an interesting read with its own style of writing that gave insights into a different culture and broke preconceived stereotypes. Although the book had characters in it that symbolized depression and other feelings of anxiety the members present wanted more. It was interesting to learn that much of the book is based on the author's real life travel experiences.

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