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The Best Laid Plans

Terry Fallis
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The Best Laid Plans

Terry Fallis
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WINNER OF THE STEPHEN LEACOCK MEDAL FOR HUMOUR
WINNER OF CBC CANADA READS

"Amusing, enlightening—and Canadian, and it deftly explores the Machiavellian machinations of Ottawa's political culture."
—The Globe and Mail

"This is a funny book that could only have been written by someone with firsthand knowledge of politics in Canada, including its occasionally absurd side. This is a great read for anyone thinking of running for office, and especially reassuring for those who have decided not to."
—The Hon. Allan Rock, former Justice Minister and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations

"Terry Fallis has found the cure for Canada's political malaise: a stubborn, old, irreverent Scotsman with nothing to lose. Until Angus McLintock walks out of fiction and into public office, where he would surely save the nation, the only place to find him is right here among The Best Laid Plans."
—Tom Allen, CBC Radio host and author of The Gift of the Game

“Bravo! This is a wonderful book with a clever and funny storyline. Humour and heart run through these pages. The parliamentary setting and the backroom shenanigans reel you in. Readers will never look at a finance minister the same way again! . . . I loved it!”
—The Hon. Paddy Torsney, veteran MP and Parliamentary Secretary

“Terry Fallis’s novel has two things that kept me hooked: characters who I cared about and a story that made me want to find out what would happen next. And often, very often, there was a line that made me laugh aloud or think twice—sometimes at the same time.”
—Mike Tanner, author of Acting the Giddy Goat

“Terry Fallis weaves a funny yet tender tale that gives us all hope for the future of democracy. Hilarious and thought-provoking, I literally could not put this book down. I finished it in one sitting, with a full heart and sore sides. With an insider’s knowledge of politics, beautifully developed characters, and a page-turning plot, Terry Fallis has written a winner. Get it, read it, now!”
—The Hon. Elinor Caplan, former Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Overall rating: 4.59375 / 5 from 32 reviews.

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The Best Laid Plans is highly recommended for its entertaining take on politics, lovable characters, and great humor. It is described as a great read and enjoyable by many customers.

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  • Great Humour: 19%
  • Entertaining Take on Politics: 52%
  • Great Read: 34%
  • Lovable Characters: 30%

Review topics: [book, read, characters, humour, story, politics, author, storyline, name, satire, system, party, insight, plan].

Review highlights

  • "Loved the characters and the humour throughout." — Cristina
  • "I loved the humour and his descriptions of the characters." — Yvonne
  • "a pleasant and enjoyable read." — Barry

Reviews

Only In Canada

"Well written political satire with a great story line. Quick read. Made me laugh out loud. I will definitely read the rest of this series."

— 1 F. (5/5)

Humour

"An amazing book. I loved the humour and his descriptions of the characters. A great way to look at our government."

— Yvonne (5/5)

Funny Canadiana

"This was a light and funny tale set in Ottawa during a federal election. It has entertaining characters that had me laughing throughout."

— Lovetoread (5/5)

Not in my plans!

"As much as I appreciate the writing skill of the author, I did not enjoy the book. All the characters are ""stock characters"" - too predictable, too perfect, too stupid and so on. If our democratic institution is really that bad then we are in big trouble."

— Inga (1/5)

Delicious

"The Best Laid Plans is such a delicious story with writing you just want to savour. It is well-crafted and well-written. I loved the metaphors, the humour, the hyperbole, the character descriptions, and found such comfort in reading about some familiar places in Ottawa. I went back to re-read many parts, and actually got out my highlighter, just so I could find them again! Speaking of university . . . this should be on every Canadian Literature syllabus. Fallis created a fantastic character in Angus, a man of integrity, ingenuity, and ideals. He doesn't consider charity- he just does what is right and gives with his heart. You do not have to care about politics to love this book. I bought this novel years ago when it won Canada Reads, but I was wary of reading a book involving politics, so it sat on my shelf. I picked it up recently after listening to Shelagh Rogers (CBC, The Next Chapter) speak with Terry Fallis about his new book, Operation Angus. I am so glad I did, and now I have a new favourite author!"

— Angela (5/5)

A Canadian Classic

"Always looking for Canadian content, and this is perfect. Light, warm, Canadian sensibility. Fallis is definitely one of my favourite writers, now. Proud to have this book, and it's sequel The High Road. Highly recommend."

— David (5/5)

A great book, a satire of Canadian politics and politicians

"First of all its funny, very funny. The plot seems unbelievable but is it? Very enjoyable."

— January (5/5)

great canadian author

"witty, charming, and easy to read was such a treat with canadian content"

— Rose (5/5)

Love it!!!!!

"Loved this book so much I have recommended it to everyone I know! Characters are lovable. Laughed till I cried at times!! Read it!!"

— Littlebee (5/5)

Perfect for any political cynic

"Loved the characters and the humour throughout. Great read for anybody along any point of the political spectrum, even those not engaged with Canadian politics."

— Cristina (4/5)

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  • Published date: Sep 05, 2008
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 352
  • Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
  • ISBN: 9780771047589
  • Dimensions: 5.54" W x 0.79" L x 8.5" H
TERRY FALLIS grew up in Toronto and earned an engineering degree from McMaster University. Drawn to politics at an early age, he worked for cabinet ministers in Ottawa and at Queen’s Park. His first novel, The Best Laid Plans, began as a podcast, then was self-published, won the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, was re-published by McClelland & Stewart to great reviews, was crowned the 2011 winner of CBC’s Canada Reads as “the essential Canadian novel of the decade,” and was adapted as a CBC Television series and a stage musical. His next two novels, The High Road and Up and Down were finalists for the Leacock Medal, and in 2015, he won the prize a second time, for his fourth book, No Relation. His other novels include Poles Apart, One Brother Shy, Albatross, and Operation Angus, and were all national bestsellers. A skilled public speaker, he lives in Toronto with his wife, and blogs at www.terryfallis.com.

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