Book Review: Patrick deWitt’s mastery as a writer is revealed in Giller-nominated Dodge City

While Patrick deWitt’s new offering, Dodge City, contains elements of the classic road novel, it also confidently subverts others. Protagonist Lee Clarke, sets off on a trip that’s less about quest and more about amplifying a choice, standing still with your decision, even as you give yourself over to the existential inevitabilities of the journey. […]

National Post · Oct 5, 2026