The Shipping News

Quoyle is a hapless, hopeless hack journalist living and working in New York. When his no-good wife is killed in a spectacular road accident, Quoyle heads for the land of his forefathers the remotest corner of far-flung Newfoundland. With the aunt’ and his delinquent daughters Bunny and Sunshine in tow, Quoyle finds himself part of an unfolding, exhilarating Atlantic drama. The Shipping News’ is an irresistible comedy of human life and possibility. (back cover)