The High Road
A Novel
Book - 2010
"A brilliant follow-up to the Stephen Leacock Award winner 'The Best Laid Plans,' this deeply funny satire continues the story of Honest Angus McLintock, an amateur politician who dares to do the unthinkable: tell the truth. Just when Daniel Addison thinks he can escape his job as a political aide, Angus McLintock, the no-hope candidate he helped into Parliament, throws icy cold water over his plans. Angus has just brought down the government with a deciding vote. Now the crusty Scot wants Daniel to manage his next campaign. Soon Daniel is helping Angus fight an uphill battle against "Flamethrower" Fox, a Conservative notorious for his dirty tactics. Together they decide to take 'The High Road' and - against all odds - turn the race into a nail-biter with hilarious ups and downs, cookie-throwing seniors, and even a Watergate-style break-in. But that's only the beginning. Add a political storm in the capital and a side-splitting visit from the U.S. President and his alcoholic wife, and Terry Fallis's second novel is a wildly entertaining read full of deft political satire and laugh-out-loud comedy."--Publisher description.
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Publisher:
Toronto : Emblem, c2010.
ISBN:
9780771047879
0771047878
0771047878
Characteristics:
330 p. ; 22 cm.
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Add a CommentThe follow up to Best Laid Plans is just as fun. Angus McClintock has brought down the government and won an unexpected election as a Liberal candidate in a historically Conservative riding. Now that another election looms, will he run again? Of course! And with McClintock in the government, you can be certain shake-ups are going to occur. If you enjoyed Best Laid Plans, you'll enjoy this one.
Entertaining so far. Fun read about Canadian politics.
Another great read by Terry Fallis. A fun filled follow up to The Best Laid Plans. Again written with literary genius. Very laughable, great character development, and a fast moving plot. It is quite interesting how this writer packs so many events into a such a short time period.
I have enjoyed this author's other works. He is an entertaining writer with a good sense of humour and a sure feel for Canadian politics. I found this work not as enjoyable as "The Best Laid Plans" or "Up and Down". The entire plot centres on the unwavering "greatness" of Angus McLintock. As such, there is a lessening of tension and excitement since things always seem to work out for the best.
I enjoyed this book as much as the previous 'The Best Laid Plans' where we first met Angus and Daniel. Angus is still his honest, forthright, upright, ethical self and Daniel the assistant hustling to keep up and to do the right thing. So far so good. I am now on to the third in the trilogy "Up and Down". Sounds ominous. Great humourous writing, quirky sense of humour, very visual, and all of that is supporting the political story. Politics leaves most of us disillusioned but this story shows there are possibilities for a break in the mold and the emergence of true caring MPs who want to do what is right, not just what is expedient.
Lots of laughing out loud with this book. I wish Terry Fallis would write more Angus McLintock books but I have a feeling he's done with this character :(
Loved the further adventures of Angus McLintock, but it is Daniel Addison who makes me laugh out loud!
Fun characters and plot. Some laughing out loud
Another thigh-slapping tale of good triumphing over bad on The Hill in Ottawa. This book offers many discussion topics for a "book club" in a high school such as the role of women, alcoholism, and ageism. However, Fallis needs to rise above his tendency to use puerile humour.
You just have to read this! But first read The Best Laid Plans. These two will make great book ends for you library.