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Indians on Vacation

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A #1 Indie bestseller and a Canadian bestseller for 22 weeks, the brilliant latest novel from one of Canada’s foremost authors

Inspired by a handful of postcards sent nearly a hundred years ago, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace long-lost uncle Leroy and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe.

“I’m sweaty and sticky. My ears are still popping from the descent into Vaclav Havel. My sinuses ache. My stomach is upset. My mouth is a sewer. I roll over and bury my face in a pillow. Mimi snuggles down beside me with no regard for my distress.

‘My god,’ she whispers, ‘can it get any better?’”

By turns witty, sly and poignant, this is the unforgettable tale of one couple’s holiday in Europe, where their wanderings through its famous capitals reveal a complicated history, both personal and political.

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The only thing I was disappointed with was that it ended! Thomas King is my favourite author and I loved his latest book. It was funny, made me laugh, very relevant, relatable, made me sad and gave me hope. Loved the characters and the demons! Only question is when does the next one come out!!!

Another one!!

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Laugh out loud Funny, poignant, weaved together beautifully, Descriptive but not wordy. Highly recommend

Wonderful read

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It was a lovely story. Comical, humourous, raw and open reflection of human conditions. I loved Mimi's personality in the book. She lights up the world just by being herself.

Super Cute Book

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long story short it's just kind of boring.

two first Nations people go on vacation to Europe ostensibly to look for a long lost relative. The narrative switches between their current vacation in Prague and pass events from the the protagonist childhood and some earlier vacations.

I really wanted to like this book I kind of like the idea of the author. I was hoping for more humor, there was no humor. there's a little bit of social commentary. I grew to like the characters, but the story never really went anywhere.

I really wanted to like this book

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I listened to this every moment I could get, finished it a couple of days ago. I miss Bird and Mimi already!

FANTASTIC

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