Michael Redhill is an American-born Canadian author celebrated for his work as a poet, playwright, and novelist. His writings delve into the complexities of human relationships and societal dynamics. Redhill's distinctive style and profound insights into the human psyche establish him as a significant voice in contemporary literature. Through his narratives, he aims to reflect upon and challenge our perceptions of the world.
Exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships, this collection showcases Michael Redhill's mastery of language and emotional depth. Each story delves into the intricacies of fidelity in various forms, revealing the nuances of human connection. With a blend of poignant insights and vivid storytelling, Redhill crafts narratives that resonate with readers, making this collection a compelling addition to contemporary literature.
Jolene Iolas, a student in upstate New York, encounters Martin Sloane's work while visiting a Toronto gallery. Flush with the confidence of youth, she strikes up a correspondence with the older artist, and eventually they become lovers. And then, without warning, without a word, he vanishes. There is no hint of his fate, no chain of cause and effect to be followed. Ten years pass and Jolene learns to stop trying to make sense of what has happened to her. But before she can fully return to life, the opportunity to confront her ghost arises. Word comes that someone named Martin Sloane has been exhibiting artworks identical to Martin's Irish galleries. Seamlessly crafted and beautifully written, Martin Sloane evokes the mysteries of love and art, the weight of history, and what seems to bear memory for the missing and the dead.
Winner of the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jean Mason has a doppelganger. She's never seen her, but others* swear they have. *others noun. A peculiar collection of drug addicts, scam artists, philanthropists, philosophers and vagrants - the regulars of Bellevue Square. Jean lives in downtown Toronto with her husband and two kids. The proud owner of a thriving bookstore, she doesn't rattle easily - not like she used to. But after two of her customers insist they've seen her double, Jean decides to investigate. Curiosity grows to obsession and soon Jean's concerns shift from the identity of the woman, to her very own. Funny, dark and surprising, Bellevue Square takes readers down the existentialist rabbit hole and asks the question: what happens when the sense you've made of things stops making sense?