Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

109 reviews

kalaser's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Colonisation, Racism, and Racial slurs

Minor: Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Suicide, Alcoholism, and Cannibalism

lanayagraham's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I don't think I'm the ideal audience for this book, so I don't know how to rate it fairly. It was very well written and interesting, however, it was slow moving for me- I like more character and relationship development. Although a relatively long span of time passes in the book, it's plot focused. I loved learning more about Anishinabek culture and rez life. I would read something else by this Idigenous Canadian author.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Alcohol, Suicide, Cannibalism, Racial slurs, Racism, Gun violence, and Murder

bekahshaffer's review

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Cannibalism

kalijessop's review

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Violence

cherryblossomgirl's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Cannibalism, Death, Murder, Gun violence, and Animal death

kenmullo's review against another edition

dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? No

3.0

This story was simple and quick to consume. Nevertheless, the messages reflective of colonialism, oppression, and resiliency are rich. I was left disappointed by the shallow plot & characters, not to mention weak character motivations. The climax and climactic scene felt bleak and rushed. Story points that seemed to be plot points were left disconnected and irrelevant. These points, if carried through, could have brought intensity and drama. However, I remained engaged in the story by Rice's refreshing apocalyptic take: omitting cause & reason, but highlighting realistic family dynamics & community collaboration. Although the epilogue felt like it "spoon-fed" readers too much, I appreciate the emphasis it placed on resiliency and strength at the end of the novel.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Violence, Gun violence, and Death

tetrootz's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Grief, Gaslighting, Colonisation, Gore, Animal death, Cultural appropriation, Racism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Vomit, Blood, Cannibalism, and Suicide

Minor: Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Cancer

avisreadsandreads's review

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Animal death, and Gun violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Racism, Suicide, Blood, and Grief

Minor: Cannibalism

onceuponherbookshelf's review

dark hopeful reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Was a little disappointed that the book was marketed as a thriller, as this didn’t carry strong thriller vibes. It is worth the read if you enjoy learning about indigenous cultures & having some self reflection while reading! I’ll definitely be reading the sequel & I would recommend this book, but it’s definitely not a thriller imo. I think it carries more of a fiction / culture essence with some intense moments. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence and Death

mossybean's review

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, and Gun violence

Moderate: Cannibalism and Suicide