King Leary [Import] [Paperback]

Paul Quarrington (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Doubleday of Canada (1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385254849
• ISBN-13: 978-0385254847
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,548,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the funniest books you will ever read, February 18, 2000

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Stephen Stamp - See all my reviews

This review is from: King Leary (Paperback)

King Leary is an old man now, but in his heydey he was the king of the ice, leaving opponents clutching at air as he executed the famous St Louis Whirligig. He is tracked down by an androgyous advertising company hack to promote a brand of ginger ale, and together they commence a laughter-inducing trip to the big city to make ads.

This book will have you holding your stomach and wiping your eyes. It would be worth the read just to find out the real meaning of the King's Indian nickname, Loofweda, which he translates as "skates like the wind".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Canadian Humour about a Canadian sport, December 9, 1999

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Tammy Pichette (Otterville, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King Leary (Paperback)

King Leary is a very funny novel. I really enjoyed this book because its setting is right around where I live. The characters in this novel seemed real and alive. Paul Quarrington is an author who really gets involved in his work. This novel is a great recommendation to anyone who really enjoy's a good Canadian laugh!

Happy Reading and enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, very human, and touching, March 4, 1999

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J. Hogan (Nanaimo, BC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: King Leary (Paperback)

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Based loosely on hockey as it was earlier in the 20th century. Written in the first person, a style of which Quarrington is a master (see also "Whale Music"). Also, like Whale Music, very touching at times.