The hole show
by Maya Merrick
2007
Rate this book:
No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one
About
In 1972 four outcasts meet in Montreal to form a controversial theatre troupe which stages a Halloween bacchanal on Mount Royal called The Hole Show. Hicklin, the collector, leaves Vancouver under traumatic circumstances to live as a bohemian on the streets of a city caught in the midst of political upheaval. Billy, the gender-bending butcher boy, quits the farm and changes his name to Beau. Dahlia is the Westmount ballerina who severs all contact with her previous life to take on the emotionally frigid persona of Dolly. Finally there is Luce, the sassy teenage runaway who is a mystery to them all.
Following the critical success of her debut novel, Sextant, Maya Merrick’s The Hole Show is a multi-layered, finely crafted, provocative novel about four characters struggling to cope with their own personal transformations.
Discuss The hole show with other readers
Join or start a book club for The hole show on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a book club for The hole show?
Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with The hole show as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.
Can I discuss The hole show with other readers online?
Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about The hole show with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Is Readfeed free?
Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.