About the book
In this beloved, bestselling novel which has been unavailable for some time, young Draper Doyle Ryan tries to come to terms with the mysterious death of his father as he struggles, in touching, comic fashion, with budding adolescence and the strange demands of his proudly eccentric family.
When first published in 1990, The Divine Ryans received unanimous critical praise and won the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award; Wayne Johnston himself was hailed as one of Canada's most distinctive comic talents.
Editions of The Divine Ryans
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780771044472
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676971842
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385495448
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780771044366
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In this beloved, bestselling novel which has been unavailable for some time, young Draper Doyle Ryan tries to come to terms with the mysterious death of his father as he struggles, in touching, comic fashion, with budding adolescence and the strange demands of his proudly eccentric family.
When first published in 1990, The Divine Ryans received unanimous critical praise and won the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award; Wayne Johnston himself was hailed as one of Canada's most distinctive comic talents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Divine Ryans about?
In this beloved, bestselling novel which has been unavailable for some time, young Draper Doyle Ryan tries to come to terms with the mysterious death of his father as he struggles, in touching, comic fashion, with budding adolescence and the strange demands of his proudly eccentric family.
When first published in 1990, The Divine Ryans received unanimous critical praise and won the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award; Wayne Johnston himself was hailed as one of Canada's most distinctive comic talents.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Divine Ryans?
Fiction > Humorous fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Divine Ryans?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771044472
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Divine Ryans?
Wayne Johnston
Who is the Publisher of the book The Divine Ryans?
Knopf Canada
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Divine Ryans is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780771044472) and paperback(ISBN 9780676971842) and paperback(ISBN 9780385495448) and paperback(ISBN 9780771044366)
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