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evangelinew's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book with such interesting and compelling characters. Matter of fact, everything about this book is incredible. The setting, the conflicts, the prose in general. Erdrich has one of the most unique voices I’ve ever read, which allows her to beautifully articulate ideas I’ve always felt but never understood. These stories center around generational trauma, loss, suffering, and much more dark topics many native people face. It offered a window into a world I’ve never fully understood, despite the fact that it takes place within miles of my own home. Beautiful and compelling, though definitely not happy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Child death, Death, Rape, Infidelity, Alcohol, Addiction, and Colonisation
Moderate: War, Cursing, Gun violence, Classism, Car accident, and Murder
Minor: Dementia
caseythereader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence
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