The Canterbury Trail
The Canterbury Trail by Angie Abdou, published by Brindle and Glass in 2011, is a literary fiction that captures the essence of a ski weekend in the remote backwoods of Coalton. This first edition spans 277 pages and presents a diverse group of snow enthusiasts embarking on a unique adventure. As they navigate the mountains, the narrative intertwines comedy and tragedy, revealing the complexities of ski-town culture through the interactions of its eclectic characters.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as community and environmental connection as the townsfolk, from ski bums to urbanites, confront their stereotypes and personal challenges. The story follows Loco, who is transitioning into the workforce, Alison, who learns to handle an avalanche shovel, and Michael, who experiences a surreal moment under the influence of mushroom tea. Through a blend of humor and poignant moments, Abdou chronicles their journey, offering insights into how individuals relate to each other and the landscapes they cherish.
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Winner of the Gold Medal for Western Canadian Fiction at the 2012 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Awards It’s the last ski weekend of the season and a mishmash of snow-enthusiasts is on its way to a remote backwoods cabin. In an odd pilgrimage through the mountains, the townsfolk of Coalton–from the ski bum to the urbanite–embark on a bizarre adventure that walks the line between comedy and tragedy. As the rednecks mount their sleds and the hippies snowshoe through the cedar forest, we see rivals converge for the weekend. While readers follow the characters on their voyage up and over the mountain, stereotypes of ski-town culture fall away. Loco, the ski bum, is about to start his first real job; Alison, the urbanite, is forced to learn how to wield an avalanche shovel; and Michael, the real estate developer, is high on mushroom tea. In a blend of mordant humour and heartbreak, Angie Abdou chronicles a day in the life of these industrious few as they attempt to conquer the mountain. In an avalanche of action, Angie Abdou explores the way in which people treat their fellow citizens and the landscape they love.
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