Kalyna

Kalyna is a powerful novel that transports the reader to a not-too-distant era, where your ethnicity could put your entire future into question. This fictional tale unearths a little-known part of Canadian history: the internment of Ukrainian-Canadians. With lyrical language and a depth of understan......more

I wanted to like this book so much more than I did. I love pioneer stories, and have always admired the Ukrainian immigrants to Alberta, who overcame prejudice, became very successful farmers, and left a significant mark on Alberta society and culture. This book, however, was mostly just a disappoin......more

Wonderful immigrant story by a local Calgary author. Many unexpected twists and turns. A great read.......more

I wanted to love this book, Albertan, pioneering immigrant experience, unfortunately the subject was the best part. The writing style was not descriptive or detail oriented enough for me. Journeying across the Atlantic should be visceral, likewise the train ride across our huge country, the toil need......more

Contains historical inaccuracies and inaccuracies relating to Ukrainian folk customs that rural Ukrainians of this time period would have practiced. For instance, Wasyl would not have proposed marriage to Katja in the way described. Ukrainian folk custom has a different approach to proposals, not to......more