As a Newfoundlander, I felt this book was absolutely spot on. Smith perfectly captures small town Newfoundland. The relationship between alcoholic father and teenage daughter is well done as well. I loved the whole cast of eccentric characters and was definitely nostalgic for home. The one problem I think we will have with selling this book is the very features that make it so strong for me. It is very, very Newfoundland-centric. People that want to learn about the province may be interested, but I’m afraid that it will be passed up as too regional.