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kenzwils's review
challenging
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
I really liked the second half of this! I had a difficult time continuing to pick it up during the first half - I was afraid it was going to be one of those books that's more a series of vignettes that are loosely connected. Fortunately, that wasn't the case. There's interesting stuff in here about the end of a people and their way of life, christianity and it's conquest of native life, and - of course - nature. It's almost dreamlike in how the plot unfolds. Sometimes you're not entirely sure how you got to a certain point, but it makes sense within the story as a whole. Overall I didn't love it, but I am interested in picking up more Erdrich and I'm glad I read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, and Child death
cantfindmybookmark's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Abandonment, Child death, Colonisation, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Self harm
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