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4.47 AVERAGE
4.75 - This book is so important and is a must read. I think this should be read in high schools in Canada as this tackles some very important and true topics.
Saul is a character you really feel for. He's quiet and timid and all you want is for him to be safe and happy. You follow him through his life from boyhood to manhood and all the twists and turns that went along with his life.
This book had me crying not only at the sad points but also at the happy moments. I was crying so hard by the end of the book and I was feeling so happy but also so sad. Saul went through so much and deserved so much better.
A must read book.
Saul is a character you really feel for. He's quiet and timid and all you want is for him to be safe and happy. You follow him through his life from boyhood to manhood and all the twists and turns that went along with his life.
This book had me crying not only at the sad points but also at the happy moments. I was crying so hard by the end of the book and I was feeling so happy but also so sad. Saul went through so much and deserved so much better.
A must read book.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Every Canadian should read this. I think too often the plight of residential school victims falls under the 'not my problem' status for many people. We may not have perpetrated these crime but we are all responsible this land we live upon was stolen and our ancestors tried to commit genocide.
This is a gut-wrenching but amazing book about Saul Indian Horse. Reading his story made me want to hunt down the perpetrators of residential schools and prosecute them for hate crimes, it also made me weep and cheer for the indomitable spirit of Canada's First Nations people who continue to battle the terrible legacy of these places. Saul is relatable and heroic while being human with all its strengths and frailties. Thank you Richard Wagameese for bringing him to life.
This is a gut-wrenching but amazing book about Saul Indian Horse. Reading his story made me want to hunt down the perpetrators of residential schools and prosecute them for hate crimes, it also made me weep and cheer for the indomitable spirit of Canada's First Nations people who continue to battle the terrible legacy of these places. Saul is relatable and heroic while being human with all its strengths and frailties. Thank you Richard Wagameese for bringing him to life.
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Crisp clean writing that does so much. Sad from the start and yet the gut punch near the end was a surprise even though I’d wondered about it early on. I loved the mirroring of Saul’s last visit to Gods Lake and the very end of the book.
*4.5
A beautifully written novel that explores the horrors of Residential Schools.
A beautifully written novel that explores the horrors of Residential Schools.
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Hello I'm crying in a bathtub at 5 am. There is no water in the bath, for even warm bath water cannot unfreeze my frozen heart right now. I never realized the horrors of residential schools, and I feel beyond grateful that this book was introduced in my classroom. I think that just the fact that I, among other students, had no idea that residential schools existed, shows how little Canadians talk about what we did to the aboriginal people of our country. Canada needs to know what happened to Indigenous people so that we can respect those who went through the impacts of residential schools, and take accountability for something we did with hatred, and dangerous ignorance. Growing up with Saul made my heart hurt. It showed their culture ripped from their small fingers, it threw it away, while their cold, shivering bodies stayed. Left locked in a demented church where the priests tried to convince everyone that it was a holy place. This book deal's with rape, alcoholism, and suicide, so if those things bother you, I suggest another book <3. This is such a horrid and beautiful novel of hope, pain, and Indigenous people overcoming the horrors they faced. I wish every Canadian could read this.
Indian Horse was an absolutely incredible read. It continuously captivated me and provided food for thought that led to genuine reflection and deeper understanding. I would recommend this book to anyone I know without a single doubt.
This book broke my heart but I am so so thankful for its existence. It is beautifully written and sincerely delivered and it will open your eyes up to what residential schools were like and the consequences of these schools. While I knew conceptually that it was only very recently that these schools were closed it wasn't until reading Indian Horse that it really hit me how recent these events took place. This is a hard hitting book but it absolutely needs to be read. It will stick with you for the rest of your life.