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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. I saw the movie first, and after reading the book I can say it’s a great adaptation!
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Racism, Sexual assault, Kidnapping
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
I don’t read novels that involve child abuse or rape. I don’t like books that are set in schools.
Indian Horse takes place during the time in modern Canada when residential schools were legal, when native children were kidnapped from their parents to be taught how to be white, and residential schools are known for child abuse, murders and suicides, and rape.
Wagamese’s beautiful prose kept me reading through the painful chapters. He wrenched at my heart.
Beautiful. That is the only word for this book. It is a beautiful, insightful meditation on the horrors of racism that continue to the present day.
Indian Horse takes place during the time in modern Canada when residential schools were legal, when native children were kidnapped from their parents to be taught how to be white, and residential schools are known for child abuse, murders and suicides, and rape.
Wagamese’s beautiful prose kept me reading through the painful chapters. He wrenched at my heart.
Beautiful. That is the only word for this book. It is a beautiful, insightful meditation on the horrors of racism that continue to the present day.
Judy:
I feel embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t read Indian Horse before. Now that I have rectified that oversight I acknowledge being absolutely blown away by it. I thought it was one of those books that I didn’t have to read because I knew so much about it but reading Wagamese’s writing was so powerful.
Dani:
It’s taken me a long time to get to this book and I feel that I came to it in the right time in my life. With Truth and Reconciliation still at the front of everyone’s mind, this book puts a very personal face on the struggle of Residential School survivors. I recommend this book to all Canadians, in spite of the fact (or maybe because) it made me cry.
I feel embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t read Indian Horse before. Now that I have rectified that oversight I acknowledge being absolutely blown away by it. I thought it was one of those books that I didn’t have to read because I knew so much about it but reading Wagamese’s writing was so powerful.
Dani:
It’s taken me a long time to get to this book and I feel that I came to it in the right time in my life. With Truth and Reconciliation still at the front of everyone’s mind, this book puts a very personal face on the struggle of Residential School survivors. I recommend this book to all Canadians, in spite of the fact (or maybe because) it made me cry.
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
I really adored this book. I read it for my English class. I’m an emotional person, so I didn’t really like the sad parts but they were such important parts of the books. I can’t wait to watch the movie (actually I can, I don’t want to cry) This book is so well written, it’s filled to the brim with so much meaning and signification. This fictional story is the best way to get knowledge on the horrors of residential schools while enjoying an amazing story of the boy named Saul.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parent
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A well written tale of redemption. It offers insight to a traditional (and contemporary) culture not well understood by most Canadians.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes