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The Other Side of the Bridge | 
| Author: Mary Lawson
Publisher: Vintage
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 898
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0099437260
EAN: 9780099437260
ASIN: 0099437260
Publication Date: June 21, 2007
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 VERY BEAUTIFUL November 6, 2008
"They sat on in silence, or almost silence; if you listened closely you could just hear a faint thrumming from thousand of wings. Beyond the dragonflies the sun was sinking slowly, casting its rays across the lake, on either side, everything as far as the eye could see was slowly dissolving into the haze. Ian thought, If I live to be a hundred years old, I will always remember this."
Mary Lawson has done it again in her second novel. Beautifully written, we are introduced into the farming community of Straun in Ontario. The characters are ordinary people but such fine people as we see in patient and long suffering good hearted; Arthur Dunn, his brother Jake; handsome, devious and charming, the complete opposite of Arthur. They, having just suffered the death of their father are left with two big farms to manage. This is no easy job as the World War is on, and as Arthur has just been declared unfit for the army, he decides that he will play his part by at least growing the food that will feed them. He goes by diligently; working morning to evening, so very hard on the farm, marries the most beauteous woman in the world Laura, who bears three lovely children. They live comfortable lives but their private life is about to be interrupted as Jake returns to the farm after years of living in many varied areas of the world and with his wary ways continues where he has left off. Other people are not happy to see him especially his brother. The people who passed through the life of the Dunns, and they themselves will quietly entertain you. I highly recommend this fine work by Mary Lawson.
Reviewed by Heather Marshall Negahdar (SUGAR-CANE 03/11/08)
As good as it gets September 17, 2008
I simply loved this book and would recommend it to everyone!!! Very emotive, descriptive, powerful and thought-provoking writing that had me in tears at the end. 'The Other Side of the Bridge' is as good as it gets. Wonderful!!! I'm rushing out to buy my copy of 'Crow Lake' asap!
 The Other Side of The Bridge July 17, 2008
Another good read, possibly even better than Crow Lake. Jake has to be one of the most evil and unpleasant characters ever written! I wanted to reach into the book and slap him! A very compelling read, very evocatively written and highly recommended.
Beautifully written and atmospheric July 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book has a well written prologue which immediately made me interested in the relationship between Arthur and Jake.
Throughout the book the swapping between the two periods in time orked very well with none of the confusion that can happen in some books.
There are beautiful descriptions of the countryside around the town, paying particular attention to the seasonal differences in the scenery, which are dramatic in that area.
The narrative articulates the thoughts in Arthur's head in words that he could never be able to speak himself which works very well and adds huge depth to the story.
Also there is a great ending - time moves on but doesn't seem to move at all.
Superb, perfect. May 7, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is one of the best novels I have ever read, absolutely loved it. I am in awe of the writing, the storytelling.
Unputdownable book. Wonderful characters, believable relationships, the hardship and romance, pain of life and love is told in superb and stunning prose. I love how the story is told, how the setting in rural Northern Canada is evoked so strongly that the reader can close their eyes and see Arthur farming his land and Ian helping him.
Can't wait to go back and read 'Crow Lake', the author's earlier work which I believe received much praise.
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