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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
I really wanted to like this, but I just can’t. The writing wasn’t good in my opinion, whether prose or poetry, it felt very off. Like someone trying to run a marathon without first trying to run 5k.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Beautifully done audio, read by the author, and including some of Tagaq's own throat singing which was an experience. Content is traumatic, some of the more traumatic scenes transition into some spiritual / folklorish fantasy type passages that are confusing, but also interesting to interpret. That was an exciting part of book club - each member sharing their interpretation of the content. Highly recommend the audio due to Tagaq's cadence and flow, and also recommend reading with a group. Very insightful and enlightening discussions to be had!
This is a strong recommend for lovers of poetry and experimental prose writing, but maybe caution for a reader at a Poetry 101 level (like me).
This is a strong recommend for lovers of poetry and experimental prose writing, but maybe caution for a reader at a Poetry 101 level (like me).
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
dark
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Trigger warning for sexual abuse.
I don't have much to say, and in most ways I shouldn't have much to say. A huge part of this book is as far away from my own experiences as it can be, but it remains such an incredibly powerful text. The author has such a brilliant brain!
I don't have much to say, and in most ways I shouldn't have much to say. A huge part of this book is as far away from my own experiences as it can be, but it remains such an incredibly powerful text. The author has such a brilliant brain!
Wow. Although this book was challenging at certain moments to follow, it was incredible. Split Tooth has the most effective use of imagery I think I have ever read. I felt my face stinging from cold, I could feel the Northern Lights. I cringed away from some of the subject matter. Peaceful moments of childhood are juxtaposed with horrible events that make this book profoundly moving. Tanya Tagaq is an incredible writer, and I will read anything she publishes.