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dllh's review against another edition
2.0
Erdrich here revisits some of the characters who pop up in her work elsewhere, tracing the Kashpaws, Nanapushes, and Morriseys into the late 20th century. This one felt pretty uneven, much more in the vein of Tales of Burning Love (which I did not much like) than some of her other more lyrical work. It was fine; it just felt more disjointed than some, and sort of incomplete.
lilias's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
caitlintremblay's review
5.0
Ugh, Lipsha!!!! Louise Erdrich is a master of character writing and this book is full of unforgettable ones. I would lay down my life for Lulu.
goldbricker's review
3.0
It was a good story, but I just couldn’t finish it. I think the pace was a bit too slow and the tension not enough to keep me going. May pick it up again in the future to see how it ends.
sittingwishingreading's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jgwatt's review
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fiberreader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
petrabuser's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tarapatey's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
This is a slow burn but I trust Erdrich. Originally the story appears to be about a young man’s crush on a young woman but in Erdrich‘s hands, it becomes a smooth dive into character and the interplay between the choices we make and fate. Issues of culture and history are addressed through the every day lives of the characters.
ththalassocracy's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0