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A review by omarickman
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Pros:
This book was great for immersing yourself into Ojibwe culture and worldview. Having the book written in first person as well as present tense added to many of the ideas presented. I am sure there are many things that I missed considering I am not of Ojibwe culture. I also think that this book highlighted many of the issues that plague indigenous communities across the Americas. For the cultural insight alone I would highly recommend this book. The storyline was also captivating and constantly moving.
Cons:
The book starts off slower than I would have liked. There are also quite a few infodumps for cultural things that seem out of place given that this is in first person. The main character, Daunis, seems to be spread thin in terms of plot. I would have preferred some of the themes to be spread across various characters as opposed to most of it being thrust upon Daunis's shoulders.
This book was great for immersing yourself into Ojibwe culture and worldview. Having the book written in first person as well as present tense added to many of the ideas presented. I am sure there are many things that I missed considering I am not of Ojibwe culture. I also think that this book highlighted many of the issues that plague indigenous communities across the Americas. For the cultural insight alone I would highly recommend this book. The storyline was also captivating and constantly moving.
Cons:
The book starts off slower than I would have liked. There are also quite a few infodumps for cultural things that seem out of place given that this is in first person. The main character, Daunis, seems to be spread thin in terms of plot. I would have preferred some of the themes to be spread across various characters as opposed to most of it being thrust upon Daunis's shoulders.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Minor: Blood, Body shaming, Car accident, Child abuse, Cultural appropriation, Violence, Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Murder, Kidnapping, Grief, and Fatphobia