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Interesting Facts

• The main character of the book, Quoyle, works at a newspaper and moves to Newfoundland after his wife's death.
• The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
• In Newfoundland, Quoyle starts a new life and discovers his family, which has deep roots in the region.
• One of the key themes of the book is rebirth and restoration, both personal and familial.
• The book was adapted into a film in 2001, starring Kevin Spacey in the lead role.
• The book pays significant attention to the rugged beauty and unique culture of Newfoundland.