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Jest of God [Print on Demand (Paperback)]

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Print on Demand (Paperback): 224 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1844085341
ISBN-13: 978-1844085347
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable and True, October 5, 1997

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This review is from: A Jest of God (New Canadian Library) (Mass Market Paperback)

A Jest of God epitomises Margaret Laurence's focus on characters whose stories are usually never told. The protagonist, Rachel, is a spinster school-teacher in small town Manitoba. She is stifled both by her closed community and by internalising their pettiness. Rachel's inner-dialogue sets the claustophobic atmosphere, while also being funny, frustrating and moving. Laurence's portrait of an ordinairy woman coming to terms with herself and with surroundings is flawless and highly readable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing journey of a woman finally finding herself, October 17, 1999

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At first I thought of Rachel as paranoid and on the edge of sanity; however, by the end of the novel she has found her self and her voice. Her thoughts and feelings towards her mother and sister are so realistic, even if they seem unsettling at times. It was enlightening to be a part of her journey towards self-discovery and strength.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining!, July 23, 1998

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After reading "The Diviners" by Margaret Laurence, I found "A Jest of God" more entertaining and true-to-life. The female protagonist Rachel was more believable and down to earth. The plot of homosexuality was realistic and daring.

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