Oscar

PRAISE FOR OSCAR

"Bursts at the seams with historical events, colourful characters, and timeless themes. . . with its lilting strains of magical realism and strange sense of time, the book often recalls greats like Patrick Chamoiseau and Edwidge Danticat. . . with a keen eye to the history of Montreal and a knowing ear attuned to the ins and outs of swing and bebop, Segura shows both great force and a certain playfulness." -Montreal Review of Books

"An intriguing investigation into the life of one of Canada's most iconic musicians. . . a fascinating work of fiction." -Toronto Star

"Story unravels in very creative ways. . . [an] enjoyable read. . . fascinating" -Jael Richardson on CBC Radio's q

"an enchanting and lyrical novel of the tragic consequences losing a loved one may have-and the dangers of impulsively grasping at greatness." -World Literature Today