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seawarrior's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a powerful story about a Blackfoot mother's refusal to be defined by any national identity other than the one she feels pride in. I felt the choice to narrate this book through her young son's eyes was a wise one that added to the emotion and unjust absurdity of the circumstances leading to their limbo between countries. He is too young to fully understand the significance of what he's experiencing, or the bravery in his mother's stubborn assertion of her citizenship. His focus often rests on other parts of the experience. I do feel that the story is written in a way where young readers will pick up on its themes of arbitrary division and the power of family and heritage however. The art was also very well done, it added intensity in the story through subtle expressions, landscapes and excellent pacing. I highly recommend this book to other readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Racism
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