Aubrey McKee

Name: Aubrey McKee
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SKU: 9781771963114
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By Alex Pugsley

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Aubrey McKee by Alex Pugsley follows the coming-of-age journey of a young boy in Nova Scotia during the late 20th century. The narrative explores Aubrey's life as he navigates complex relationships, cultural shifts, and personal discoveries, capturing both the humour and melancholy of adolescence and change. It's a vivid portrait of growing up, filled with rich detail and unique character insights, while carefully avoiding revealing too much of the storyline.
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Aubrey McKee by Alex Pugsley is a captivating choice if you enjoy richly detailed narratives set in vivid landscapes, marked by subtle humour and intriguing characters. As you explore the journey of a young protagonist coming of age, you may find the blend of wit and introspection both engaging and thought-provoking.

First in a series of five autobiographical novels, Aubrey McKee is a coming-of-age story for the '80s generation.

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First in a series of five autobiographical novels, Aubrey McKee is a coming-of-age story for the '80s generation.

A novel comprised of connected short stories about a boy coming of age in 1970-80s Halifax, Aubrey McKee is the first in a five-part series of autobiographical novels. The second novel, The Education of Aubrey McKee, concerning the narrator's arrival in Toronto as a young man, is forthcoming from Biblioasis.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Aubrey McKee is praised for its vibrant depiction of childhood and adolescence in Halifax, with comparisons to the works of John Irving and Robertson Davies for its richly detailed characters. Critics highlight the novel's humour, stylistic boldness, and the insight it provides into the city's life, portraying a colourful, engaging world. Pugsley’s work is noted for its profound humanity, capturing the intricacies of personal relationships with depth and deftness.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771963114

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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Alex Pugsley Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Alex Pugsley is the author of the novels Aubrey McKee and The Education of Aubrey McKee, as well as the short story collection Shimmer. Following the publication of Aubrey McKee, he was named one of CBC's Writers to Watch. He has been nominated for Canadian Comedy Awards, Gemini Awards, Hot Doc Awards, National Magazine Awards, and is a winner of the Writers' Trust Journey Prize. His feature film Dirty Singles is available on Apple TV and Prime Video. His next novel, Silver Lake, the third book in a series about Aubrey McKee, is forthcoming from Biblioasis.

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