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evangelinew's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book with such interesting and compelling characters. Matter of fact, everything about this book is incredible. The setting, the conflicts, the prose in general. Erdrich has one of the most unique voices I’ve ever read, which allows her to beautifully articulate ideas I’ve always felt but never understood. These stories center around generational trauma, loss, suffering, and much more dark topics many native people face. It offered a window into a world I’ve never fully understood, despite the fact that it takes place within miles of my own home. Beautiful and compelling, though definitely not happy.
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Child death, Death, Rape, Infidelity, Alcohol, Addiction, and Colonisation
Moderate: War, Cursing, Gun violence, Classism, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Dementia
bisexualwentworth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The character work and relationships in this book are stunning. I had trouble following all of the different dynamics at play, but I think that’s just cause I was reading too quickly.
Was it really necessary to use the n-word in that one passage? Cause yikes.
Definitely glad to have finally read something by Louise Erdrich, and I will be checking out more of her work!
Was it really necessary to use the n-word in that one passage? Cause yikes.
Definitely glad to have finally read something by Louise Erdrich, and I will be checking out more of her work!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Rape, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Racism, and Racial slurs
scatteredsleep's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, Colonisation, Child abuse, Alcohol, and Abandonment
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