Question 1

What is The Double Hook about?

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Widely considered one of Canada's first postmodern novels, marking the start of contemporary writing in the country, The Double Hook is now available as a Penguin Modern Classic. In spare, allusive prose, Sheila Watson charts the destiny of a small, tightly knit community nestled in the BC Interior. Here, among the hills of Cariboo country, men and women are caught upon the double hook of existence, unaware that the flight from danger and the search for glory are both part of the same journey. In Watson's compelling novel, cruelty and kindness, betrayal and faith shape a pattern of enduring significance.

Question 2

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Double Hook?

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Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre

Question 3

Where can I read a sample of The Double Hook?

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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780735253322

Question 4

Is The Double Hook part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

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Yes it is a part of series New Canadian Library

Question 5

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Double Hook?

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Sheila Watson

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Who is the Publisher of the book The Double Hook?

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McClelland & Stewart

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What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

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The Double Hook is available as paperback(ISBN 9780735253322) and paperback(ISBN 9780771091544) and paperback(ISBN 9780771094576) and paperback(ISBN 9780771099984) and ebook(ISBN 9781551992440)

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