The Wildfire Season (Paperback)

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Praise for Andrew Pyper: 'This is one scary book! You'll want to keep all the lights on as you read this one' Independent on Sunday 'This is an excellently written novel, brilliant in its evocation of atmosphere' Evening Standard 'Extremely compelling' Sunday Telegraph 'A hugely impressive and utterly compelling thriller' Independent 'A remarkably fine debut novel ! Lost Girls has a menace that is all its own' Time Out 'Remarkable and compelling. But, more than that, it is a novel that goes some way towards reinventing the literary ghost story' The Times 'It packs a mean punch -- and some rude surprises! A wonderfully twisted updating of James Dickey's Deliverance, this one will grip you' Guardian More reviews of The Trade Mission '!shows a writer of great confidence and originality!Pyper is not just preoccupied with questions of morality, he has the ability to explore them in a compellingly non-didactic way.' The Herald More reviews for Lost Girls 'Think The Shining mixed with The Sixth Sense. A truly scary ghost story that will have you turning the pages late into the night' Maxim

A runaway wildfire tests the mettle and reawakens the spirits of a battle-scarred firefighter in the Canadian author's latest (The Trade Mission, 2002, etc.).Four-fifths of a very good novel, this begins splendidly, with an incrementally detailed picture of hard lives in the Yukon wilderness (300 miles south of the Arctic Circle) in the remote town of Ross River ("We're the shit end of the stick out here"). It's a tough town indeed, where fire chief Miles McEwan (who bears disfiguring facial and bodily scars from old burns, along with equally painful memories) commands a hard-drinking crew of phlegmatically heroic firemen; wrestles with the aftereffects of an affair with hunting guide Margot Lemontagne and the hatred of her embittered current lover, Wade Fuerst; and wonders how to react to the unexpected reappearance of Alex, the woman whom he had loved and left before Margot, and the young daughter (Rachel) whose existence comes as a complete surprise to him. Pyper explores their intensifying interrelationships skillfully, filling in explanatory details with precisely timed flashbacks, and disclosing actions from the viewpoints of numerous involved souls, including all the aforementioned characters, the elderly couple who engage Margot's services and-quite imaginatively-a female grizzly bear who loses her cubs to humans and becomes, as much as does the spreading fire which provides the central plot, the incarnation of an embattled natural world patiently, implacably seeking its revenge. Two grievous miscalculations all but ruin the novel. Brief sequences shown from the viewpoint of an unidentified arsonist are never brought to resolution, and an overly melodramatic chain of coincidental climaxes drains away much of the credibility built up by the story's rich specificity. The ending toward which Pyper shapes his story is simply not believable.It's a pity: This might have been a truly exemplary thriller. (Kirkus Reviews) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Smouldering rather than on fire, 23 Jul 2006 By  lmhh (UK) - See all my reviews    This review is from: The Wildfire Season (Paperback) If you are looking for a page turner, this novel isn't for you. If however you are looking for a novel which is primarily a sympathetic portrait of a man trying to come to terms with a past trauma, but which also encompasses a couple of interesting action-driven sub plots, you will enjoy it. Set against the backdrop of small isolated town where everyone knows everyones business and there is nowhere to hide the story develops the main characters beautifully. The descriptions of fires and of the people and creatures which inhabit the woods around the town are skilfully and imaginatively written and bring scenes to life in a dramatic way - contrasting well with the hero's internal dialogues. An enjoyable read Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   5 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars A slow burner!, 2 April 2007 By  SJSmith (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    Easy reading but not a page turner. I found the writing to be a little disjointed in places - some sections over descriptive some lacking description. I was confused between the relationship with Miles and Alex, well actually I was confused by all of the characters. I did consider stopping reading it after about 40 pages as I was a little bored but as it was for a book group I tried again. I was pleased I did as I would have missed out on the survival story of the bears. As usual the blurb misrepresents the book, as I certainly wouldn't call it 'hugely impressive and utterly compelling'. The middle section moves with pace but out of 439 pages if only 80 race along then it becomes a bit of a slog. A good plot, just maybe needs a different perspective. Mile's fights fires and the story then centres around a 'bush' fire and I felt this became the focus of the novel - which according to the blurb it isn't. Give it a go and see what you think but I know I won't be reading it again. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful..., 1 Jun 2005 By A Customer This review is from: The Wildfire Season (Hardcover) THE WILDFIRE SEASON is one of the most accomplished and plain thrilling novels I have read in a very, very long time. The writing is precise, jolting, and funny as the context demands. And the story is almost mythical in its simplicity and the human lessons it imparts. To my mind, Pyper is pretty close to perfecting a style he has single-handedly invented and established: the thinking - and feeling - person's novel of suspense. ...And don't plan to answer the phone or get any sleep for the last 100 pages... A great read. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 6 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time This book had me so frustrated with boredom that I gave up and threw the book across the room about three quarters of the way through (I can't even believe I lasted that far)... Read more Published 2 months ago by John 5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read I loved this book, not my usual reading but a great read. I loved the description of everything. I could smell the pine needles and breathe the smoke. Read more Published 5 months ago by bennieblue 3.0 out of 5 stars Great Main Plot - Forgettable Secondary Characters The power of nature, the nature of loss, and the complexities of love and betrayal: These are just a few of the themes you'll encounter in this carefully crafted novel. Read more Published on 26 May 2005 by John Leefe Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...

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