“Ordinary Monsters,” billed as the debut novel from Pacific Northwest writer J.M. Here was one of Canada’s foremost literary writers adopting a pseudonym to write a historical fantasy, a novel featuring gifted children being hunted, magical forces at play in the world, monsters and saviours, crumbling crypts and otherworldly cities. It was as if the novel had been written for me, tailor-made for my interests. Set in the second half of the nineteenth century, “Ordinary Monsters” revolves around children with mysterious powers. Where the new novel differs, though, is in the sheer joy which comes through its pages.

Source: thestar June 17, 2022 19:00 UTC