A review by ru_ro
In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje

3.0

A story about the forgotten contributions of immigrants in the development of Canada. Michael Ondaatje's novel follows the lives of fictional immigrants and the part they played in building the city of Toronto. It's a beautifully written novel, but the plot is a bit hard to follow at times. Seems like the author is sometimes intentionally vague in order to make the story work. A quick, easy read, In The Skin of a Lion isn't a bad book, but unless you're interested in the forgotten history of Canadian cities I wouldn't really recommend it.