Wisdoms of writing, growing older, and fishing brotherhood.

Savage Gods, Silver Ghosts revolves around fly-fishing in Canada, Scotland and England and the relationship between Boyanowsky (criminal psychologist, SFU professor and former Steelhead Society of BC president) and Ted Hughes (British Poet Laureate and avid fisherman). It follows the relationship of these two fishermen until Hughes’ unfortunate death in October of ‘98.

This book is mildly incoherent and flows like oddly shaped Tupperware down scaffolding. It is not for the young reader at heart. It requires a patience and appreciation of language more often found in the mature reader or writer.

This book is however, a great read for those in love with the sport of fishing. With his old world writing style, Boyanowsky weaves intricate and vivid descriptions that encapsulate the excitement and joy of fishing and the camaraderie of good friends. It is also a touching and fitting testament to the person that was Ted Hughes, and surely gives a glimpse as to what a pleasure it would have been to know him. (Douglas & McIntyre)