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Aubrey McKee
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Aubrey McKee
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.
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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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ISBN: 9781771963114
Publisher: Biblioasis
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2020
Country: Canada
Imprint: Biblioasis
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 139.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 400
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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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