Above All Things

Tanis Rideout Press Reviews

'A love story, a tale of adventure, and a study in obsession all at once, Above All Things is simply breathtaking. With Tanis Rideout's debut,a major new voice in Canadian fiction arrives' -- Joseph Boyden, author of Through Black Spruce

'Above All Things has it all: adventure, tragedy, mystery, and a deeply moving love story. It's gorgeously written and beautifully paced. I could not put it down. Prepare to be dazzled' -- Alison Pick, author of Far to Go

'Timeless romance, an unflinching love story that touches the very core of the human condition. Rideout leaves readers holding the book close to their chest, knowing that the purpose of life, above all else, is love' Telegraph-Journal

'With Above All Things, Tanis Rideout finally fills in this void, illuminating one of the great, tragic adventure stories of the modern-day age. It's a fantastic read' David Grann New York Times bestselling author of The Lost City of Z

'Deeply fascinating Independent [Tanis Rideout] keeps us on tenterhooks ... and leaves us intrigued by unanswered questions about [Mallory's] last attempt on Everest' The Press