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caleb_tankersley's review against another edition
2.0
The novel is important in a literary context (first NA novel to feature a queer protagonist), but it's not exactly an enjoyable read. Parts of it are nice, but the stream of consciousness style wears a reader out over such a long haul. The ending is also frustratingly coy and inconclusive. I'm glad I read it, but I don't think I'll be picking it up again.
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
4.0
Um livro difĂcil de ler, talvez por tratar de uma busca identitária complexa em uma realidade muito diferente da minha. Nem tenho certeza se entendi tudo, mas certamente aprendi muito.
emadisonc's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alexture's review
It wasn't bad, it was just not good enough for me to want to read this over other books.
kakine's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.75
tallonrk1's review against another edition
3.0
Love this novel's exploration of mental illness and how settler-colonialism robs indigenous peoples of their mental and bodily health. It's also about resistance to settler-colonialism and is about a woman making room for her own existence within the shadows of history. However the book is fairly intangible and abstract, can be hard to follow and pay attention to throughout. 6/10
oisin175's review against another edition
4.0
This book was not always enjoyable, but I did think it was a powerful portrait of the struggles of Native Americans. Between those who view Native Americans as savages and those that view them as noble stewards of the earth, most don't view them as individuals. Ephanie suffers from a lack of identity while dealing with people in San Francisco and also those on the reservation. She doesn't know her place and seeing inside her mind while she seeks herself painted an interesting picture. When this book was published it provided a necessary perspective. Between then and now, I'm sure there have been similar works from other disadvantaged groups that might resonate more with some. That might lower the uniqueness of this work, but not its importance.
butyougotmysoul's review
This book is way too cerebral for me. I found my mind wandering and not following the story at all.
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