Reviews

The Strangers by Katherena Vermette

alisapv5's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

paigesofbookss's review

4.0

This book was emotional and insightful. I found such a love for the characters throughout the story of their lives. However, at times.. I did lose track of who was who in the family… (not including the main characters) as there are a lot of characters to keep track of.. I also was disappointed because of some loose ends that were never fully explained.
Overall, a very beautiful and deep read.

ashleydianneconrad's review

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Abortion, Addiction, Child abuse, and Drug abuse

regskathleen's review

challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

4.5

sydneynwats's review

4.0

3.5/5
Book on intergenerational trauma/ family dynamics. Perspective of 4 Métis family members - phoenix (daughter of Elsie), cedar-sage(daughter of Elsie) , Elsie (daughter of Margaret) and Margaret.

Great representation of how different family members respond to trauma (addiction, violence, crime, people pleasing and go getting). A sad but very real book.

emmarose111's review

dark emotional slow-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

3.0

khaben31's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

nicolehutch's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

keetham's review

5.0

Excellent second book. Less graphic than the first but just as powerful. Told a whole story through 4 generations about life, challenges, realities of growing up Métis in Winnipeg. Highly recommend

juicygreenmom's review

challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

4.5