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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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:
Yes
This book was amazing. I cried, I smiled. It was so powerful and shed light on the real issues that native families, especially Women face today.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I want to preface my review by saying the very real fear that Native American women and children live on a daily basis is a story that needs to be told. Women and children are being stolen for nefarious purposes is sickening. The fact that we're not seeing any of this in the news media is just sad. What's being done about this growing epidemic where these women and children can't feel safe in their own homes?
Now, onto the actual book. I'm glad this book was written because, like I mentioned before, this is a story that absolutely needs to be told. What turned me off was the author's writing style. The writing felt very amateurish, like this was her first attempt at writing. Instead of strong heroins seeking justice and answers for their Native American sisters, she made them seem like bratty teenagers. The MFC, wife and mother of two, kept making one bad decision after the next. I also knew who was involved in these crimes, the minute the character was introduced. I also didn't need to keep reading the same descriptions for the same items as the entirty of the book. I think after 100 pages, I get it. In not wanting to spoil the plot, I felt a hole was left unanswered.
I really wanted to enjoy this book due to the seriousness in nature of the story the author was trying to convey. The only joyful thing that I took away was the sense of community and traditions that the author shed light on within the reservation.
Now, onto the actual book. I'm glad this book was written because, like I mentioned before, this is a story that absolutely needs to be told. What turned me off was the author's writing style. The writing felt very amateurish, like this was her first attempt at writing. Instead of strong heroins seeking justice and answers for their Native American sisters, she made them seem like bratty teenagers. The MFC, wife and mother of two, kept making one bad decision after the next. I also knew who was involved in these crimes, the minute the character was introduced. I also didn't need to keep reading the same descriptions for the same items as the entirty of the book. I think after 100 pages, I get it. In not wanting to spoil the plot, I felt a hole was left unanswered.
I really wanted to enjoy this book due to the seriousness in nature of the story the author was trying to convey. The only joyful thing that I took away was the sense of community and traditions that the author shed light on within the reservation.
inspiring
sad
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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
First big thanks go to Net Galley for the DRC. Getting this early copy is much appreciated.
In “Where They Last Saw Her”, Marcie Rendon delves into the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. While this topic was not new to me, how Rendon showed it from the point of view of a native woman watching this happen in her community was. I made the mistake of reading this late at night, resulting in vivid, heart racing dreams. Always a sign the book has me.
The book starts when Quill, the feisty protagonist, is out for a run and hears a woman’s scream deep in the woods. Not believing the authorities cared enough to investigate, she takes it upon herself to work the case. Of course there is a fair number of fantastical moments, if you’re able to move pass “that would never happen, oh please spare me”, you will enjoy this book. There were many moments I wanted to jump into the scene and yell “what are you doing!?” while holding my breath & rooting her on all the same.
In my opinion there were some side stories that weren’t adequately resolved. I like everything tied up nicely by the last page. Maybe Rendon will explore some of those stories in her next book. One can hope!
In “Where They Last Saw Her”, Marcie Rendon delves into the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. While this topic was not new to me, how Rendon showed it from the point of view of a native woman watching this happen in her community was. I made the mistake of reading this late at night, resulting in vivid, heart racing dreams. Always a sign the book has me.
The book starts when Quill, the feisty protagonist, is out for a run and hears a woman’s scream deep in the woods. Not believing the authorities cared enough to investigate, she takes it upon herself to work the case. Of course there is a fair number of fantastical moments, if you’re able to move pass “that would never happen, oh please spare me”, you will enjoy this book. There were many moments I wanted to jump into the scene and yell “what are you doing!?” while holding my breath & rooting her on all the same.
In my opinion there were some side stories that weren’t adequately resolved. I like everything tied up nicely by the last page. Maybe Rendon will explore some of those stories in her next book. One can hope!
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced