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sydyoungstories's review against another edition
4.0
Magical and lyrical, yet so disjointed that I had a hard time listening to the story. Still love this author.
pondie's review against another edition
4.0
I found this story very fascinating! It was challenging at times for me to track the characters and remember who was whom. I found the main character extremely intriguing and the stories everyone told the priest.
sarahrigg's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this one, but all of Erdrich's novels are wonderful.
always_listening's review against another edition
3.5
Oddly, I enjoyed this book the least in the series so far, but it was the most recommended to me. My mom even gifted me a copy. I wonder if it's gotten so much attention because it is the only book that centers on a white character.
bookbeth13's review against another edition
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.0
dnglvr's review against another edition
5.0
The Love Medicine series is an excellent collection of books. Really enjoy having familiarity with the characters, families, and locations before even starting this novel. That said The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse takes surprising twists and turns. Great story telling with a strong presence of the spiritual in every day and routine life.
aksyring's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the story here, especially that of Agnes, but I didn’t find it quite as engaging as other novels, like LOVE MEDICINE or THE ROUND HOUSE. I’m not sure why. It seemed like it moved a little slowly... I’m not sure.
bookmarish's review against another edition
3.0
Atypical story of a woman who disguises herself as a priest to minister to a settlement of Indians. Themes involving gender, identity, and the duality of religion and being human are explored. Wanders from the main story at times, but an interesting read nonetheless.
saruh_12's review against another edition
4.0
By a truly bizarre series of events, Agnes - formerly Sister Cecilia - feels that she has been called to take the place of a priest who drowns in the same flood that sweeps her from her home. Disguised as a man, she travels to the Ojibwe reservation of Little No Horse to serve as their priest. As Father Damien, she serves and becomes part of the community. The main narrative drive of the book occurs when she is very old and another priest comes to investigate claims that one of the nuns of the local convent may be a saint.
This is one of those books that leaves me feeling like I probably didn't "get" everything from it that it contains in my reading. If I were to pick it up and read it again, which I probably will someday, I expect to understand it better. Even with my limited understanding, though, there is a lot that I liked in this book. It was beautifully written. I was listening to the audiobook, and there were so many times I wish I had my physical copy to find a part and mark it for future reference. It was funny. I laughed out loud at several parts. I loved the way that music was tied to love and family and memory. I could practically feel Agnes' love for music through the story.
Additionally, I found the story of Agnes' faith journey (and the contrasting view provided by Father Jude) at the end to be incredibly well done. Especially at the end, it was very moving. I definitely did some awkward crying by the photocopier at school while I listened to the final scenes.
I wavered for a while between four and five stars here. I obviously landed on four, but I'm not convinced that that isn't my own personal failing to understand how some of the more random-seeming pieces fit into the story.
This is one of those books that leaves me feeling like I probably didn't "get" everything from it that it contains in my reading. If I were to pick it up and read it again, which I probably will someday, I expect to understand it better. Even with my limited understanding, though, there is a lot that I liked in this book. It was beautifully written. I was listening to the audiobook, and there were so many times I wish I had my physical copy to find a part and mark it for future reference. It was funny. I laughed out loud at several parts. I loved the way that music was tied to love and family and memory. I could practically feel Agnes' love for music through the story.
Additionally, I found the story of Agnes' faith journey (and the contrasting view provided by Father Jude) at the end to be incredibly well done. Especially at the end, it was very moving. I definitely did some awkward crying by the photocopier at school while I listened to the final scenes.
I wavered for a while between four and five stars here. I obviously landed on four, but I'm not convinced that that isn't my own personal failing to understand how some of the more random-seeming pieces fit into the story.
acuiti's review against another edition
2.0
I tried, but I just couldn't get past the first 30 pages. I sense that the story Is going some place good, but the slow pacing drug me down.