“Martin's writing weaves a gripping drama that leaves little room for breath.”
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“This family drama explores a rich tapestry of themes: love, decision-making, sacrifice, loss and...vengeance.”
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About the Book
Gerry McLean is a man in transition. Or maybe his life has always been that way—seemingly in the hands of others, unravelling before his eyes. This time, though, Gerry is in control.
Hindsight is 2020 is an award-winning family saga that unfolds over almost a century, chronicling the lives and times of the McLeans. Their stories are interwoven but trip through time in a non-linear way, told through flashbacks, memories, dreams, and multiple points of view. Each thread ties back to Gerry, an anxiety-ridden man who—at a time when a pandemic has gripped the world—is both reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future.
Hindsight is 2020 is largely set in small-town Ontario but takes the reader to South Korea and Tanzania as it traces Gerry’s journey from boyhood to family patriarch. Throughout the book, Gerry’s words, actions, and motivations are at once unnerving and heroic. He holds the clues that tie together the enigmatic relationships of five generations of family. Yet Gerry’s own fate remains to be unravelled by the reader in this gripping novel about choice, sacrifice, and the stories we all need to hear in order to heal.
Gerry McLean is a man in transition. Or maybe his life has always been that way—seemingly in the hands of others, unravelling before his eyes. This time, though, Gerry is in control.
Hindsight is 2020 is an award-winning family saga that unfolds over almost a century, chronicling the lives and times of the McLeans. Their stories are interwoven but trip through time in a non-linear way, told through flashbacks, memories, dreams, and multiple points of view. Each thread ties back to Gerry, an anxiety-ridden man who—at a time when a pandemic has gripped the world—is both reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future.
Hindsight is 2020 is largely set in small-town Ontario but takes the reader to South Korea and Tanzania as it traces Gerry’s journey from boyhood to family patriarch. Throughout the book, Gerry’s words, actions, and motivations are at once unnerving and heroic. He holds the clues that tie together the enigmatic relationships of five generations of family. Yet Gerry’s own fate remains to be unravelled by the reader in this gripping novel about choice, sacrifice, and the stories we all need to hear in order to heal.
“Incredibly well written…profound and endearing.”
–Chelsea Burdick, YourFirstReview.com
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–Chelsea Burdick, YourFirstReview.com
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About the Author
Twenty-five years ago, D. C. Martin had an idea for a book. But it wasn’t until the pandemic that he finally sat down to start crafting the award-winning novel that quickly became Hindsight is 2020. Martin has always been interested in books and studied English literature at the University of Guelph. His love for the Toronto Maple Leafs, movies, music, video games, and popular culture is reflected in the book’s many references. Martin’s travels and parents (both published authors) have also been deep sources of inspiration for his writing.
D. C. Martin lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife, daughter, and cantankerous cat.
Twenty-five years ago, D. C. Martin had an idea for a book. But it wasn’t until the pandemic that he finally sat down to start crafting the award-winning novel that quickly became Hindsight is 2020. Martin has always been interested in books and studied English literature at the University of Guelph. His love for the Toronto Maple Leafs, movies, music, video games, and popular culture is reflected in the book’s many references. Martin’s travels and parents (both published authors) have also been deep sources of inspiration for his writing.
D. C. Martin lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife, daughter, and cantankerous cat.
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“This is an intricate tale that intertwines themes of redemption, revenge, family-dynamics and the weight of history.”
–The Prairies Reviews Read the full review here: Here's what people are saying about Hindsight is 2020: "The story is intricate and makes great use of writing as a literary device; by doing this, the author gives you further insights into the characters that you would not normally see." --Dave Smiderle "This is not a lazy or mindless read, but a book that demands your attention as you weave together the threads of the McLean family tapestry over generations of trauma and loss." --K. Perz "Martin's ability to express deep emotional dialogues on one hand, and dish out harsh reality bites on the other shows that he is an author who is in full command of his voice." --John Richer "Through its complex characters, diverse writing styles, and suspense, the novel immerses readers in a captivating blend of psychological thriller and introspection. As the McLean family’s journey unfolds, ‘Hindsight is 2020’ invites us to ponder the power of words and the intricacies of identity." --Julie Richer "Hindsight is 2020 was a satisfying yet haunting read, and the stories and characters have lingered in my mind long after the last page." --Eva Black "This book is definitely worth a read, perhaps even more than once!" --Amanda Smiderle "With an intensity and ambiguity, at times painfully revealed, ´Hindsight’ is filled with arresting realizations that will stay with you." –-Elena Petrus |
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