so-so
It happens that I read this book while visiting family in Ontario, so perhaps it‘s not surprising that where this collection works best for me is in its depictions of Canadian towns, ordinary family life, and things unsaid between people in close relation. Where it missed me was when it felt like the stories were trying to make a point, a few of which stories felt a bit more like essays. So, a bit hit or miss for me, but overall I enjoyed it.