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the_escape_artist_'s review against another edition
5.0
This was a great book. It is a unique residential school survivor book as it is not trauma porn, but rather focuses on the lives of survivors, which are in some cases riddled with tragedy but also with so much hope and healing. Every character is well developed which resulted in me feeling so much empathy and love for them. This should be required reading for all Canadians
spyderqueen33's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
4.5
janada59's review against another edition
5.0
It's both devastating and hopeful. A reminder of the terrible things white Canadians did to the Indigenous people whose land they colonized. Should be required reading.
jsparks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bibi003's review against another edition
5.0
As a white settler in Canada, I believe it is incredibly important to learn as much as possible about our violent history towards Indigenous people so that we may work together towards reconciliation. This learning can come from many places, but as an avid reader of fiction it is books like this one that give me the most access and insight into the harm caused by the residential school system.
My eyes were opened and my heart was shattered again and again while reading this novel. I feel so deeply for each character. For the terror they felt and the abuse they suffered and the inescapable impacts that it had on their lives. These may be fictional characters, but these narratives are real and they make me want to be better and do better to help repair the harm that was caused.
My eyes were opened and my heart was shattered again and again while reading this novel. I feel so deeply for each character. For the terror they felt and the abuse they suffered and the inescapable impacts that it had on their lives. These may be fictional characters, but these narratives are real and they make me want to be better and do better to help repair the harm that was caused.
ashheinrich's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0