 Wayne Johnston's prize-winning novel "The Colony of Unrequited Dreams" (1999) develops insights into the unique identity of the islanders and challenges prevailing misconceptions about the area among both residents and outsiders.The protagonist of the book is premier Joey Smallwood, with focus on his advocacy of confederation with Canada.Chafe (2003) sees the novel in terms of postcolonial literature with its attendant themes of displacement, identity, and history.