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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I wanted to like this book more than I did. It was a good read with many interesting themes, but found it hard to follow the many intricacies of the plot. There was way too much going on. Regardless, the writing was beautiful and I enjoyed the story.
I liked this book. I liked the writing style and getting the snippets of difference perspectives. I feel pretty neutral about it. It was not super plot forward and definitely focused more on the people. But it wasnt as deep as I think it could have been. For instance, both Crystal and Kismet are in this awful position with both Martin and Gary and yet it doesnt seem to occupy their mind very much. Or how it occupies their mind is very weird. Gary was barely a character to me. I didnt like him - he was nothing in a way that I dont think contributed to the story. It was weird to me that Kismet married him - she seems so strong but then repeatedly is very flaky and lets men dictate her life. Overall I am left wanting more than what it gave me. i dont feel satisfied. The farming piece was interesting, it was definitely a book that focused on the human connection to land.
Yeah i think this book did not resonate with me at all. Felt like it was trying to be meaningful and poignant and just wasnt? But i read the whole thing and was fairly invested.
Yeah i think this book did not resonate with me at all. Felt like it was trying to be meaningful and poignant and just wasnt? But i read the whole thing and was fairly invested.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
“Nobody could adequately factor in the big picture, which was really big, being all of creation.”
This is a beautiful read and I would expect nothing less from a masterful author like Louise Erdrich, she is one of my favorites. This one was a bit different. It took about 100 pages to get into it but once I did it got better and better. The mother and daughter duo of Crystal and Kismett are amazing characters. The book explores the ideas of what happens when we try and shortcut or cheat the natural order of things. (Hint it usually does not go well in the long run). I highly recommend this book but stick with it, it takes a while to get going.
“They weren't like people. They respected their existential limits.”
This is a beautiful read and I would expect nothing less from a masterful author like Louise Erdrich, she is one of my favorites. This one was a bit different. It took about 100 pages to get into it but once I did it got better and better. The mother and daughter duo of Crystal and Kismett are amazing characters. The book explores the ideas of what happens when we try and shortcut or cheat the natural order of things. (Hint it usually does not go well in the long run). I highly recommend this book but stick with it, it takes a while to get going.
“They weren't like people. They respected their existential limits.”
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Meh…it seemed like nothing really happened the entire first half of this novel. It did pick up, and the characters became more interesting and complex. There were some good points, but I was disappointed with the novel overall.
slow-paced
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infidelity, Grief
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
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:
No