A review by slampie
The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I loved this book so much. The characters were interesting and complex. It has a wonderful sense of place and the changes in the Dakotas over the mid-20thC. Like much of her fiction, it manages to be moving in an unsentimental way. Highly recommend.