Product Description

The Last of the Crazy People is Timothy Findley's first novel, the compelling story of an eleven-year-old boy's private world of bewilderment and conflict. His mother won't leave her room, his adored older brother is drinking, and his father is obsessed with the family's disintegration, but seems unable to fix it. Left to himself, Hooker broods on events -- and takes terrifying steps to end the confusion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #486198 in Books
• Published on: 1996-04-18
• Released on: 1996-04-18
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

The Toronto Star
"Timothy Findley is one of Canada's most original and important writers...He deserves sustained and enthusiastic applause."—

Kirkus
"Not a word out of place...the writing, clear and clean, is close to the bone."—

Saturday Review
"The Last of the Crazy People says something important and says it with both craftmanship and compassion."—