Rare Birds

By Edward Riche

Book Overview

Now a Major Motion Picture from Lions Gate Films, Starring William Hurt, Molly Parker and Andy JonesDave Purcell is ready to call it quits on his marriage and his restaurant, The Auk. His wife has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385256353
• ISBN13: 9780385256353
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: Doubleday Canada
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Quirky good fun

Read the book, but especially see the movie. This is what a story should be. It's just a fun story that's enjoyable. Remember, always have a plan B.

Quirky, Newfie Birds: You've Got To Love Them

This book is delightful! Well written, with marvelous characters and a colorful background, it's like literary chocolate. Anyone who has had the priviledge of visiting Newfoundland, and meeting its friendly--but different--people will especially find this a treat. If you're tired of the daily grind, curl up with this one and prepare to enjoy your read.

What? You have not yet read

Excellent book, even better than the movie, though the movie is excellent too. If you want to read a laugh out loud book this summer, this is the one!

True Newfoundland Humor

I was born and raised in Newfoundland, but moved away a few years ago. This book brought back the punch of Newfoundland humor in such a way that it left me laughing out loud like a lunatic til tears were running down my cheeks. I always thought that the Newfoundland sense of humor was something that couldn't be put into words...something you had to experience first hand, and even then sometimes people don't get it. Somehow this author has pulled it off. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm greatly looking forward to it. Bravo Edward Riche!!!

Rare Birds by Edward Riche

A couple of years ago, my sister, who lives in Newfoundland, Canada, sent me this book. I put it aside but several months later I was sick, and picked up the book. I read it straight through in 3 or 4 hours...I couldn't put it down! The story is absolutely hilarious, and just recently has been made into a movie starring William Hurt. I have not been able to find this book in the US until now. I have loaned it to countless friends and they have all loved it. It is truly a good read. Get it!