A worthwhile read. Predictable, yes, but also quite funny. A nice easy enjoyable read.

Charming enough to convince me to overlook its shortcomings, which include a predictable plot line rife with implausible events and too-perfect setups. A timeless Canadian classic? Perhaps not. A great tonic for the midwinter Sunday afternoon blues? Absolutely.

FAB FAB FAB!! I laughed out loud and couldn't wait to read The High Road. It was just as wonderful a read.

Funny and smart with characters that live on in my imagination. This book makes me long for a real political personality who would act conscientiously and tell it like it is.

wonderful, humerous, highly recommend it

Really enjoyed this one. Only took two days to read. Funny. likable characters. Almost believable story of a truely honest MP on parliment hill. Just requested the sequel.

Someone has to take this book down a notch. That won't be hard to do. First off, I am proud to support Canadian authors -- don't get me wrong on that account. If you're looking for an intelligent humorous CANADIAN read, though, I'd recommend plowing through Coupland's body of work, first. He has a much more interesting way of delivering it. Fallis is...fine at what he does. Not great, not "tell a friend about," and definitely not in the "read again" category. I've been struggling through this and it's due back now w/ holds that won't allow me to finish it for a while. Not sure I'll even bother trying...which is saying a LOT, considering some of the duds I've seen through to the end. The pace is agonizingly slow, the central character's internal monologue is bone dry and Fallis' attempts at big laughs are about as subtle as hitting a moose on the highway. He TRIES, that much is clear, but again, he lacks the smooth and natural flow of authors like Coupland and Douglas Adams, who weave laughter into the story without having to slow down, wave flags, and say "okay, here comes something hillarious, everyone!" I mean, how many MORE fart jokes come in the chapters I didn't get to? I appreciate that he's trying to provide an "insider's view" of the workings of Canadian politics, but unless you haven't turned on a TV or caught a movie in the last decade, this is all "been there, done that" insight. Which begs the question: IS it even insight, or just common knowledge now? People sleep around and abuse their power? Squeaky clean politicians have secrets? Yawn. Yeah...we've heard all this before. Just because you brought it north of the border doesn't mean it's suddenly Canadian in some way. So, what's the point of this novel? Not sure. As I said, in my three weeks w/ it, I only got about 120 pages in, and they're hinting that the old widower character might have an interest in the old widow character? Again, we could see this plot "twist" coming down the tracks pretty much as soon as the two of them were presented. This is a disappointing book, people. There's nothing here beyond what the cover promises. Yes, it's intelligent. Yes, there is wit. Yes, it talks about Canadian politics. But, as a reader, aren't we allowed to demand MORE? Doesn't the author OWE it to us to fill in the cracks between these three things with something new, entertaining or enlightening? Maybe that comes in pages 120+, but it certainly hasn't surfaced yet. Boooooring. Sorry...someone had to say it.

Charming, funny, delightful, great characters, very Canadian

really good read, witty and great story

Overall, a very amusing & interesting read - though I did find there were a few OTT moments (slapstick comedy that carried on a little too long & some caustic humour) . By the end, was wanting to read the next installment.