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Juliet in August Audiobook
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Juliet, Saskatchewan, is a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of town—a dusty oasis on the edge of the Little Snake sand hills. It's easy to believe that nothing of consequence takes place there. But the hills vibrate with life, and the town's heart beats in the rich and overlapping stories of its people: the rancher afraid to accept responsibility for the land his adoptive parents left him; the bank manager grappling with a sudden understanding of his own inadequacy; a shy couple, well beyond middle age, struggling with the recognition of their feelings for each other. And somewhere, lost in the sand, a camel named Antoinette.
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"This book centered all around the people, their lives, and the hardships they endure in small town Saskatchewan. It made me lonesome for home, the dust of the prairies, and life in a small town. That could be why I enjoyed this book so much, being able to relate to the story, but it was well written and a good read, just extra poignant for me. I will be looking to read more from this author :)"
— Tammy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Warm, witty, and wisely crafted, Juliet in August is a rich and encompassing novel of unforgettable neighbors who become our own.”
— Ivan Doig, New York Times bestselling author of The Bartender’s Tale -
I was reminded of Carol Shields and the creation of unassuming, matter-of-fact characters who are, in truth, generously complicated. The writing is understated, wry, laconic---as if the place itself could not produce any other kind of story.
— David Bergen -
“This is powerful writing—gut-wrenching and inspiring. Its drama is quiet, but in the end you hardly know what hit you.”
— Governor General’s Award Jury -
“I was reminded of Carol Shields and the creation of unassuming, matter-of-fact characters who are, in truth, generously complicated. The writing is understated, wry, laconic—as if the place itself could not produce any other kind of story.”
— David Bergen, author of The Age of Hope
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A Governor General’s Literary Award winner
Juliet in August Listener Reviews
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" Maybe a bit less than a 4, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this, considering that 20 pages or so in I wasn't sure if I would finish. It's not a book for everyone, as there is very little plot. It's basically character sketches of a handful of people in small town Saskatchewan, but it's well written and a nice change of pace. "
— Courtney, 2/12/2014 -
" A little gem of a book, with multiple stories skillfully intertwined. Thank you, Shelf Awareness, for allowing me to discover a wonderful, new writer. "
— Nancy, 1/17/2014 -
" This story is set in rural Saskatchewan, in a town bordering a desert. I connected with the simple stories of people trying to make a go of it in a time of recession. One of the best I've read this year. "
— Charmaine, 12/28/2013 -
" It took me a couples of tries to get past the first chapter... then you had me!!! "
— Alexis, 12/26/2013 -
" A quiet little novel with several barely linked stories running throughout. A little slow going at the beginning, but by the end I found myself surprised that it was over so soon. Overall an enjoyable read. "
— Glenis, 12/15/2013 -
" Very simple story but easy to read. Setting was very familiar to me because I grew up in a simliar place--actual setting was only 30 miles from me! Very poetic book! "
— Don, 11/10/2013 -
" Interesting read about small townSaskatchewan. Delightful "
— Carolyn, 9/13/2013 -
" Canadian literature at its best. A brilliant, well written, absorbing "24 hour portrait" of a small, fictional Canadian prairie town and it's various inhabitants. A book about nothing, and about everything. I would love to see a sequel. "
— Louise, 8/23/2013 -
" Yuck...couldn't get into to this one at all! "
— Christine, 5/19/2013 -
" Found the back & fro of characters a bit confusing. Diane lent it to me. Beautiful descriptions of the sand dunes & small town life. "
— Stephanie, 3/8/2013 -
" Loved this book and did not want it to end. Sand dunes, horses, key lime pie, a lawn mower, and green beans. Saskatchewan, who knew? Guess I will have to visit there again. "
— Frankie, 1/26/2013 -
" A warm-hearted story. In overlapping stories transpiring over a day and a half of the life of a small Canadian ranching town, this novel is a fun and occassionally laugh-out-loud read. "
— Jeff, 11/16/2012 -
" A really enjoyable read about the fascinating stories of ordinary people. "
— Misteeyed, 10/1/2012 -
" absolutely loved this book. takes place in DESERT of Canada. each story-line covered under a different chapter taking place in town of juliet, canada (in august!). and eventually, each story/character intertwines. loved it!! "
— tsgarp77, 9/22/2012 -
" I so wanted to like this book but all the stories were too short and I really did not care what happened to any of the characters. So many of the events and what the characters did were completely unbelievable. "
— Lisa, 9/21/2012 -
" Well written, liked the overview of the small town life from many different lives. "
— Valdamerca, 8/7/2012
About Dianne Warren
Dianne Warren is the author of short stories and plays. This is her first novel. It won the 2010 Governor General’s Award for fiction, one of Canada’s most prestigious literary prizes (published under the title Cool Water). Warren lives in Regina, Saskatchewan.
About Cassandra Campbell
Cassandra Campbell has won multiple Audie Awards, Earphones Awards, and the prestigious Odyssey Award for narration. She was been named a “Best Voice” by AudioFile magazine and in 2018 was inducted in Audible’s inaugural Narrator Hall of Fame.