Gem Munro is a critically-acclaimed novelist and columnist, celebrated for the humour and insight of his writing. He has published two novels: the best-selling South Asian Adventures with the Active Poor, and The Silver Apple of the Moon.
Praise for an earlier version of The Silver Apple of the Moon:
“… a ‘must-read’ …unique, unusual, captivating, eye- opening and brilliantly written. Munro is an outstanding storyteller with a unique ability to keep his readers riveted.”
– John Copley, Alberta Native News
“This book is a ‘must-read’ … G.E.M. Munro … has given us a hard, sparkling gem…. a truly great book …”
– Library News
“Those who remember his tales of ‘West Side Johnny’ will recognize the flamboyant prose, now given free rein … despite the grim subject matter, Munro paints an often hilarious picture of local society as he eviscerates the politically correct, the media, city council, and a wide range of other targets … shining a much-needed light on a part of our society that too many people would rather simply ignore.”
– Randy Burton, StarPhoenix
“A cautionary tale about the social and economic status of Native Canadians, but also a story about the redemptive powers of loving. The concept … is both unusual and imaginative … realized with beauty and passion. Full marks to Munro for his deep insight into a festering social problem. May his effort to place it before the public be as effective.”
– Verne Clemence, Star Phoenix
“… simply the best read this year … as exceptionally well-written, inventive and funny as his celebrated ‘West Side Johnny’ stories, but without any comforting ‘cute’… The characters, particularly the acerbic Perles and the captivating Solania, will remain with you as elements of your emotional life … such a profoundly disturbing journey, but ultimately one of love and hope.”
– Saskatoon Free Press
“… utterly unlike anything else in Canadian literature … in the early chapters, I felt as though I was being hit repeatedly … I wanted to stop reading, but I’m very glad that I didn’t … written with deep compassion and understanding … beautiful, wonderful …”
– Judy Haiven, Dalhousie University
” … guides us with authority into areas we usually avoid, and shows us the yearning humanity in dark corners of neglect… fiction so close to fact, it might be called ‘faction’ … a compelling, intriguing story told brilliantly … the first great novel written on this subject.”
– Saskatchewan Indian News
