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theclumsybookworm's review
2.0
This book was recommended to me by my grade 11 English teacher. I think I may have been too young for it at the time. In any case, I found the plot rather bland, and I also found it difficult to identify with the characters. In all honesty, I do not remember much about it at all, and that fact speaks for itself since that usually doesn't happen when I read. I would be interested to try it again as an adult though, and see how and if my reaction to it changes.
kaitodonnell's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
3.75
jpmccullagh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
_dawn_'s review
2.0
I dunno, maybe the copy I got was missing the last chapter or something because no book would really "end" like that would it?
sillylittlereader's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jasmineehare's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I wish I could live in Medicine River with this cast of characters Thomas King has created. He is one of my favourite authors and I find so much humour and love for human beings in his work. I love the cyclical, circling nature of his writing.
Minor: Ableism
You will find an ableist slur used in this that was more common in the past.mitchellreed's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
clem's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
linnic_'s review
2.0
This book was very interesting on the view it showed of the aboriginal culture and stereotypes. Very well written book, with some curious stories as it challenges the societal belief of their culture! Definitely worth your while to check out!