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jordynkw's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Colonisation, Genocide, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child death, Death of parent, Death, Religious bigotry, Confinement, and Xenophobia
rachelle_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
5.0
This book begins with the perspective of a girl of Dakhóta and Lakhóta heritage, then follows back to her mother and her grandmother when they were children. Each girl has a doll who carries stories through to the end of the book.
The structure of this book was really powerful, showing the impact of the traumas before the events/circumstances leading to the traumas. This novel really brought home the idea of generational trauma while showcasing the resilience and perseverance of the characters as individuals as well as their family, culture, and stories.
The structure of this book was really powerful, showing the impact of the traumas before the events/circumstances leading to the traumas. This novel really brought home the idea of generational trauma while showcasing the resilience and perseverance of the characters as individuals as well as their family, culture, and stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Racism
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