Summary
A story with a compassionate eye, the heartwarming vibes of A Man Called Ove mixed with the high emotional stakes of Anne Tyler, Cattail Lane is an uplifting family drama about overcoming the past and the extraordinary power of second chances.
Nick Ackerman’s life is an aimless circuit between his uninspiring job and the local bar until a note from a stranger changes everything. He learns he has a 14-year-old son, Billy, whose grandmother can no longer look after him…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770417878 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1770417877 |
| Author: | Fran Kimmel |
| Publisher: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Imprint: | ECW Press,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 300 |
| Release Date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Cattail Lane is a story of hope: Hope as it arrives in the life of a man who has lost his way, in the residents of a dementia ward, and in a quiet 14-year-old boy. With tenderness and humour, Fran Kimmel brings us deep into the hearts of characters trying to do right by others.” — Astrid Blodgett, author of You Haven’t Changed a Bit and This Is How You Start to Disappear
“Cattail Lane is a warm and wise multigenerational story about family and redemption. Fran Kimmel writes with an empathetic heart and a keen eye about a man and his son and the multitude of ripples their choices and their lives make. Her insights into the fluid nature and complex architecture of families make this novel poignant and memorable. A fine and heartening read.” — Lori Hahnel, author of Vermin and Flicker
“[In] the generous world of this novel, redemption is possible, goodness is just beneath the core, and beauty is everywhere, if you only have the eye to see it.” — Pickle Me This blog
“Cattail Lane is thoughtful and hopeful, confronting the hard realities of life with tenderness. I recommend this book to fans of literary fiction, readers who enjoy stories about intergenerational bonds, or those who want a heartfelt but not heavy read.” — Armed With a Book blog
“Cattail Lane is an engaging story about wonderful characters doing their best in a world they never imagined. It is a story of hope and love and second chances.” — Edwards Book Club Reviews
“If you’re ready to luxuriate in a slow and small world, following along as people grow into their new and changing circumstances, you’ll enjoy this book. The relationships we have with ourselves and those around us are what make life so challenging, and Kimmel highlights this simplicity by focusing on solely that.” — I’ve Read This blog
Fran Kimmel
Fran Kimmel is an award-winning author of numerous short stories, plays for both theater and radio, and the novels No Good Asking and The Shore Girl. Born and raised in Calgary, Fran now lives in Lacombe, Alberta.
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