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by Timothy Findley (Author)
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You Went Away is Timothy Findley's latest storytelling masterpiece, a richly evocative and haunting novella of war-time love, infidelity and the ideals of love. In his trademark, effortless recreation of past lives and loves, Findley instantly transports us to 1942 Canada and the imploding marriage of Mi and Graeme Forbes. As the war edges closer, Mi fears her hard-drinking husband's philandering ways but finds herself magnetized by a dashing young R.C.A.F. pilot who handles a Spitfire and motorcycle with equal aplomb. In a time defined by laughter and loss, Mi and Graeme struggle with their own betrayal and loss and the delicate, almost invisible threads of hope that entwine them all.

A story as only Timothy Findley could tell. You Went Away is another bestselling treat from one of our most gifted writers.



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Timothy Findley was one of Canada’s most compelling and best loved writers, from the publication of his first novel in 1967 until his death in June 2002. His acclaimed novels include Spadework, Pilgrim, The Piano Man’s Daughter, Headhunter, Not Wanted on the Voyage, Famous Last Words and The Wars. Findley was a two-time winner of the Governor General’s Award: The Wars won the 1977 award for fiction; Elizabeth Rex, a play, won the 2000 award for drama. The recipient of many accolades for his fiction, non-fiction and drama, including the Chalmers Award and the Edgar Award, Findley was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Simply lovely. Perfectly simple., May 18 2009
By Schmadrian - See all my reviews
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I know there are those who believe that even the notion of a novella is something unpalatable, never mind what's contained between its covers. I suppose I'm a little more egalitarian...which is surprising, seeing as I'm such a harsh critic...and a snob. However, 'You Went Away' *is* a novella. It's not a novel. It's not focused on telling a fully-formed story, but rather a storella. Which, as we all know, is a broad hint of a story, its quality defined as much by what's left out as by what's left in. (What's fascinating to me is that everything about the tale has been 'novella-ized'. Not just its breadth -that is, the narrative- but also the pithy representation of characters, their dialogue...the entire kit and kaboodle. And for this, I give Findley additional marks, for having been true to his intent. If this had been a slim tome but inconsistently dressed, if the passages were dense for example, or the depth into which he went in portraying characters was substantive, 'You Went Away' simply wouldn't ring true. But it does, because everything about the novel cleaves to the concept that 'novella' suggests.)

'You Went Away' is an austere, yet hardly cold affair. It's restrained without seeming bound, it's spare without seeming spartan. Its powerful punch comes from remaining true to the time, to the period, to the circumstances...with every word, every sentence, every paragraph serving the end result, that of novella and not 'sweeping saga'. (Lord knows, it could have been. There's so much there. In fact, I couldn't help but think "I wonder what Ann-Marie MacDonald would have done with this, if she'd been left it to finish upon Findley's death.') Yes, it does leave so very much unanswered. Yes, there are threads left dangling. But it's also an awfully satisfying reading experience, a slim slice of...well, meat and potato pie...that doesn't fill you up, but certainly reminds you of how good cooking (as writing) can be.

I was also reminded of how few writers there are who actually have something to say. Yes, constructing a tale and making sure all the necessary bits are there is the foundation of the writer's craft. But above this accomplishment is the hallmark of a real writer, one who *moves* the reader by way of conviction, of presence, as if they've draped their arm around your shoulder as you walk and said 'I've got a story to tell you. It's a good one, I know you're going to like it.' So few novels have this, most are a craftsperson's attempts at an artistic endeavour.

I suppose I cannot review this book without injecting a piece of personal history: back in '97, I was enrolled in the Humber School For Writers. For my instructor/mentor, I had a choice between Findley and another acclaimed Canadian writer...and chose this other chap. I wonder now, some dozen years later, just how different a writer I would be now had I had the opportunity to work under Findley. Because even reading it now, I learned much about the power a writer exerts...and that this comes not from any sort of majesty of word choice, but in the very act of telling a story in exactly the way it was meant to be told.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Wardrobe, Feb 26 2006
By SoMisguided.com "somisguided" (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Mothers Wedding Dress (Hardcover)
My Mother's Wedding Dress opens with the fantastic story of a black mohair cocktail dress--a strange choice for a wedding dress, nonetheless, Picardie makes it seem like a perfectly natural choice given the circumstances. Picardie quickly sets the stage, filling the reader in on her family's heritage, their immigrant experiences, and like a giant quilt--with short story fabric swatches from past dresses, uniforms and trousers--Picardie pulls together a beautiful and rich memoir.

Each chapter could easily stand on its own as a compact narrative of the memories that spin off from a single article of clothing. But together the pieces form a splendid and diverse wardrobe of remembrance. I enjoyed this book very much.

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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW AWESOME AMAZING!!!, Sep 10 2004
By chantelle (Canada, Ontario) - See all my reviews
i love this book, it has been one of my favorties....i have never read anything like this before...it's hard at times to believe the emotion that was put intothe publications of this book...i look for too reading more of Timothy's work! =) EMAIL ME FOR A GOOD TIME!!!!! HAHAHA THANKS! =P
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