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title: "Outlander Wins Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award"
description: "The Outlander by Gil Adamson has won this year's Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award. At some point in my trip, I read, and loved this book, wrote a lovely review, then carried on with my..."
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date: 2008-10-27
modified: 2008-10-27
author: "Monique"
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# Outlander Wins Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award

(http://www.anansi.ca/titles.cfm?pub_id=1153) by Gil Adamson has won this year’s Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award.

At some point in my trip, I read, and loved this book, wrote a lovely review, then carried on with my day. I cannot for the life of me find that review so let me tell you, there is no doubt in my mind that this book deserves the Amazon.ca/Books in Canada First Novel Award. The writing is brilliant and very smart. I love books that craft images so clearly that it’s as if you are there. Gil’s writing is really tight and smart. It’s rare that I get the sense that the author is smart, clever maybe, entertaining always, but smart, wow. Gil is smart, her choice of words is wonderful.

*The Outlander* is the story of a young widow desperate to flee her brother-in-laws, who are out to revenge the death of their brother–the death of their brother by her hand.

It’s 1903 and not easy for a woman to travel alone. She is definitely saved by the generosity of others, but her fate is always in question. Gil Adamson’s novel is heart-pounding, gripping, and full of grief, love and wild characters.

Perhaps my favourite book this year.