What the critics say about Adam's Peak ...
“Heather Burt fits naturally and
beautifully into that group of writers who have given Canadian literature its
reputation for creating compelling psychological landscapes peopled by
wonderfully wise and complex characters. […] The plot deftly leaps several
decades, from the 1940s to the present, and bridges Great Britain, Sri Lanka
and Canada with a political sophistication worthy of a much more mature writer.”
~ The
Winnipeg Free Press
“Book against book, novices can
outshine the high priests. Heather Burt’s debut spans decades and continents,
offering substance free from bombast and poundage. […] Among a large and
diverse cast, each voice and exchange rings true.”
~ The
Globe and Mail
“This fine first novel has much to
offer: comedy and tragedy, domestic intimacy and panoramic sweep. […] It’s
impressive too how Burt is able to bring to life such a large cast of
characters — neighbours, old friends, relations — in a complex story that
shrinks the globe.”
~ Quill
& Quire
“a pure joy to read from beginning
to end”
~ Shelf
Life
“The Sri Lankan and Montreal
settings are richly drawn, but the book really shines when it comes to its
subtle exploration of family dynamics and its compelling depiction of the two
main characters.”
~ Canadian
Bookseller
“deftly plotted work … an
unequivocal success”
~ Canadian
Literature