Light lifting : stories

"His brilliant debut collection, "Light Lifting," is engrossing, thrilling and ultimately satisfying: each story has the weight of a novel. The young Canadian writer is already winning plaudits in his own country. He can expect acclaim far beyond ... The choice of words is spare, simple and unaffected, and the rhythm is perfect ... stunning work. Mr. MacLeod's next contribution will be eagerly anticipated."--"The Economist" <br>"MacLeod's compassion and gift for a telling detail go a long way...[he] has recently been shortlisted for four literary prizes. On this evidence, he deserves it."--"The Guardian" <br>"Across seven wide-ranging tales, lives are saved, others are lost, and redemption, both physical and spiritual, is occasionally found. Nevertheless, the world harnessed by MacLeod is also one that bursts with wonder and nostalgia, and the author lets his subjects shine with both raw power and supple beauty throughout. Each story in Light Lifting is a true marvel--there are no fillers here--and with every passing page MacLeod firmly establishes himself as a bright new talent in literary fiction." Benjamin Woodard, "Rain Taxi" <br>"MacLeod's "Light Lifting" arrives across the Atlantic laden with praise."--"Irish Times" <br>"Alexander MacLeod demonstrates a strapping writerly prowess. If literature were an athletic competition he'd certainly deserve a silver medal, and I suspect he'll soon be vying for gold." --"The National Post" <br>"Alexander MacLeod looks like a heavyweight in the making."--"Irish TImes" <br>"create[s] ripples in the mind of the reader"--"The Independent" <br>"Alexander MacLeod's control of cadence and rhythm is so complete that it seems effortless.... [These stories] contain a rare kind of truthfulness." --Colm Toibin <br>""Light Lifting" shows MacLeod is a honed storyteller. What will surprise, and surely impress, is the fresh, imaginative subject matter. And the integral prose: MacLeod has the ability to wave his wan Ler mais...