 First edition cover of Canadian release | |
| Author | Russell Wangersky |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Thomas Allen Publishers |
| Publication date | March 17, 2012 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 240 pp. |
| ISBN | 9780887629365 |
Whirl Away is a book written by award winning Canadian writer Russell Wangersky, first published in March 2012, by Thomas Allen Publishers. In the book, the author compiles a collection of short stories that examine "what happens when people's personal coping skills go awry."
Awards and honours
Whirl Away received shortlist honours for the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize, and won the 2013 Thomas Head Raddall Award.
Adaptations
The story "Sharp Corner" was adapted by Jason Buxton for the 2024 feature film Sharp Corner.
References
- Goodreads, Whirl Away, Book review, Retrieved 11/22/2012
- Whitlock, Nathan, Whirl Away, Quill & Quire, Retrieved 11/22/2012
- Giller Prize nominee Russell Wangersky on writing, and reading — Plus, an exclusive excerpt from his book of short stories, Whirl Away. Maclean's, October 4, 2012. Retrieved 11/22/2012.
- "Wangersky wins fiction award for ‘Whirl Away’". The Telegram, September 23, 2013.
- Alex Ritman, "Neon Boards ‘Sharp Corner’ Starring Ben Foster, Cobie Smulders, Launching Sales in Berlin". Variety, February 14, 2024.
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