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VenCo
by Cherie Dimaline
I really struggled to get into this book. It’s so surprising because it is everything I want in a book. But the first few chapters were a real struggle for me.
The counterpoint is that the very end of this book impressed me enough that I adjusted my rating up to a 4 star.
After reflecting, however, I really think it should be a 3 star for me. While the cast of characters were interesting, the pacing was off. It felt like nothing was propelling the plot forward. I picked up and put down this book for months because the initial chapters fell a little flat and I had no attachment or interest pursuing the story.
Once I was able to get into it, I found the symbolism to be quite poignant and effective. The storytelling style is non-linear and feels extremely reflective of my understanding of the Indigenous Oral Tradition. The plot essentially providing a landscape for historical and social commentary and doing so effectively.
Unfortunately, it feels like an uphill battle to that point and large number of people may abandon ship along the way.
The counterpoint is that the very end of this book impressed me enough that I adjusted my rating up to a 4 star.
After reflecting, however, I really think it should be a 3 star for me. While the cast of characters were interesting, the pacing was off. It felt like nothing was propelling the plot forward. I picked up and put down this book for months because the initial chapters fell a little flat and I had no attachment or interest pursuing the story.
Once I was able to get into it, I found the symbolism to be quite poignant and effective. The storytelling style is non-linear and feels extremely reflective of my understanding of the Indigenous Oral Tradition. The plot essentially providing a landscape for historical and social commentary and doing so effectively.
Unfortunately, it feels like an uphill battle to that point and large number of people may abandon ship along the way.