In the following excerpt, Knutson highlights the historical significance of the rivalry between Scotch- and French-Canadians in No Great Mischief.
Alistair MacLeod is by no means the first Canadian...
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In the following review, Venema offers a negative assessment of No Great Mischief, faulting its weak characterization and repetitious structure.
Alistair MacLeod's two collections of short s...
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In the following interview, Eichler focuses on No Great Mischief, situating the novel within the context of MacLeod's life and career, with commentary from the author.
Even before Alistair M...
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In the following review, Charles applauds MacLeod's achievement in No Great Mischief, outlining the novel's narrative structure.
Modern life is a careless archivist. The ways we used ...
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In the following review, Jensen explores the imagery and storytelling techniques of No Great Mischief, summarizing the plot and characters of the novel.
No Great Mischief is a lesson in the art of ...
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Critical Review by Susan Knutson
