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"This Side of Sad is as intimate as a best friend’s confession, as well wrought as a fine clay vessel, and as consoling as only a fine blues tune can be." -- Antanas Sileika, author of The Barefoot Bingo Caller
"Sensitive and authentic, This Sad of Sad brims with introspection, wry humour, and Karen Smythe’s signature literary grace. The story will remain rooted in your heart and mind." -- Danila Botha, author of For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I've Known
"A courageous debut novel and one of the most searing explorations of love and grief you will ever read. This is writing that probes as deeply as fiction can the conflicting emotions that ensue upon devastating loss. This Side of Sad is a dramatically vivid work of fiction." -- Ian Colford, author of Perfect World
"This Side of Sad [is] a stunner." -- David Worsley * 49th Shelf *

This Side of Sad

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      Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 05/09/2017
      ISBN13: 9780864929853, 978-0864929853
      ISBN10: 864929854

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      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "This Side of Sad is as intimate as a best friend’s confession, as well wrought as a fine clay vessel, and as consoling as only a fine blues tune can be." -- Antanas Sileika, author of The Barefoot Bingo Caller
      "Sensitive and authentic, This Sad of Sad brims with introspection, wry humour, and Karen Smythe’s signature literary grace. The story will remain rooted in your heart and mind." -- Danila Botha, author of For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I've Known
      "A courageous debut novel and one of the most searing explorations of love and grief you will ever read. This is writing that probes as deeply as fiction can the conflicting emotions that ensue upon devastating loss. This Side of Sad is a dramatically vivid work of fiction." -- Ian Colford, author of Perfect World
      "This Side of Sad [is] a stunner." -- David Worsley * 49th Shelf *

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