Whirl Away


Whirl Away is a book written by award winning Canadian writer Russell Wangersky, first published in March 2012, by Thomas Allen Publishers. In the book, the author compiles a collection of short stories that examine "what happens when people's personal coping skills go awry."

Awards and honours

Whirl Away received shortlist honours for the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Prize, and won the 2013 Thomas Head Raddall Award.

Adaptations

The story "Sharp Corner" was adapted by Jason Buxton for the 2024 feature film Sharp Corner.