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Oct 12, 2023TeaORCoffee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was laugh out loud funny; having been raised in the country and living through the era in which draft dodgers came in great numbers to have a go at living on the land, there was a whole lot I could relate to. The idealism, the sugar…
May 09, 2021gloria1330 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I got this book out twice, but couldn't read it or finish it before it was due back & couldn't renew it because of people waiting. I finally read it & it was worth the wait. I enjoyed it very much. It was a pleasant surprise & there…
Oct 05, 2020Ellen1959 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very wry, fun to read.
Mar 12, 2020LBJ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A fun read, I laughed so much. Great characters and so much fun. Not sure why more people don't pick it up, maybe it's the cover or just not enough pushing by publisher. I loved her follow up book as well.
Sep 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to patrons who want a well written humorous story. It is told from the perspective of New Yorker Prudence and the people she meets when she gets back to the land on Woefield Farm. The comedic…
Mar 30, 2019LexiLou2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Simply hilarious. So much fun to read, as I live in this neighborhood.
Mar 15, 2019julia_sedai rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I read this for book club. It is very funny, and quite good, but has way too much swearing. Like over the top. I think she does a great job of giving each character a distinct voice. I enjoyed the plot, even if some of it was a bit…
Oct 28, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
From the woman who put Smithers, BC on the map in her Young Adult Alice series comes an adult novel about another small place that generates big comedy. When energetic, enthusiastic eco-warrior Prudence Burns inherits a rundown farm from…
Dec 21, 2017vancouverville rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Fun read. Flawed but lovable characters struggle with their demons while trying to make a go of life on a farm.
Sep 12, 2017
Reviewed in Stratford Gazette September 2017.
Aug 08, 2016
My librarian also, chose this for me. Felt sceptical, but had nothing else so started it. Loved it! Couldn't put it down, still wiping the tears of laughter from my eyes. Love the whole narrative - read it.
Jan 10, 20169Bierton rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My librarian chose this for me…wonderful! Loved the different points of view. Highly recommended.
May 01, 2015Urbano rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved, loved, loved this book with its laugh out loud humour and its lovable, eccentric characters. When a lost but idealistic New Yorker inherits a farm on Vancouver Island, she thinks it's a dream come true. Arriving to find her…
Apr 30, 2015Mirbee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly funny Canadian fiction - a humourous look at the new "back to the landers".
Mar 10, 2015VRMurphy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It's difficult to maintain funny in a book, and even more difficult to not let the mechanics of it show. As well as an entertaining story about a truly motley crew, this stands as an excellent example of how to make such writing look…
Nov 12, 2014moonshine7 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It was just laugh out loud funny and charming.
May 08, 2014okbookgirl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very funny book! Will make you laugh out loud, even if you (like the main character) have never had to shear sheep, deal with roosters, etc. Some of the characters are young. I think some teens will also love this, and they might know…
Mar 29, 2014kimh454 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
a funny, funny book. if you like funny in your books, then read this.
Mar 25, 2014
recommended by Mary Forseth
Aug 12, 2013
So enjoyed this book. It is nominated for the Stephen Leacock humor award and I hope it wins. Brilliant wit and lots of heart. I also hope that some smart Canadian filmmaker picks up the rights to this and makes it into a movie. It…
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Apr 13, 2013green_thumb rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fun, easy read. Good character development.
Sep 29, 2012dijolly rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It was fun to read a book based in Cedar, B.C. The Woefield Farm characters are quirky and despite their imperfections you grow to like them. I would love to read more about Woefield, I hope the author writes another book with these…
Aug 27, 201221221018293347 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Delightful cast of characters. Humourous. Engaging. Laugh out loud funny. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. Everyone can learn something from someone, no matter what their age. ;o)
Wolfespearl
Jul 18, 2012Wolfespearl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This one is definitely found treasure. I laughed from beginning to end. The characters will worm their way into your heart. There is unbridled optimism, redemption, hope and absolute joy to be found in the pages of this one. If you…
Jul 12, 2012devissersarah rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Quite possibly the funniest book I've read in years! If you're looking for a light summer read, this is IT!