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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
So much is packed into this short book, and it was a painful pleasure to read it. We experience a deep connection to the land, then the horrors of residential school life, then hockey as a cultural icon and a way forward. Racism and constant pressure to deal with it is present throughout the story, and it is heartbreaking to feel the extent of the damage.
This book made me angry at racism and the evil it makes and perpetuates.
It made me love hockey, even though I really can't be bothered to watch it these days, it reminds me of the love my grandfather had for the game.
It made me proud of the resilience of a downtrodden part of the Canadian population. I do not understand the tragedy and horror of residential schools, it was so horrendous. And the residual effects are so enormous it is hard to wrap my mind around it.
It is a compelling and lyrical story that will stay with me for some time.
It made me love hockey, even though I really can't be bothered to watch it these days, it reminds me of the love my grandfather had for the game.
It made me proud of the resilience of a downtrodden part of the Canadian population. I do not understand the tragedy and horror of residential schools, it was so horrendous. And the residual effects are so enormous it is hard to wrap my mind around it.
It is a compelling and lyrical story that will stay with me for some time.
emotional
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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Un pure délice. Vraiment dérangeant par moment, mais je considère qu'il est nécessaire de s'infliger un peu de leur souffrance pour les alléger, même juste un peu. Je recommande aux fans de hockey ; pour une fois, j'ai vu que vous pouviez être autre chose que des HP.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Wow, not gonna lie…I sobbed.
The utter horror of Canada’s residential schools and appalling treatment of the indigenous population are really brought into focus. Despite all that sadness there is also hope and a lot of love in this book, and a lot of ice hockey!
Heartbreaking and beautiful.
📖🏒📖
The utter horror of Canada’s residential schools and appalling treatment of the indigenous population are really brought into focus. Despite all that sadness there is also hope and a lot of love in this book, and a lot of ice hockey!
Heartbreaking and beautiful.
📖🏒📖
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I hadn't heard anything about this book going into reading it, my wife had it checked out of the library and I needed something to read. I was quite surprised that most of the book is about hockey. The book has short chapters that keep you wanting to read what's next. As you approach the finish line you get punched right in the gut!