A review by evangeline_miller
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty

5.0

Night of the Living Rez is one of the most heartbreaking books I’ve read in a while. It’s one of those quiet, emotionally devastating reads that sneaks up on you. The structure is unique; it’s a series of non-sequential stories following David, or Dee, growing up in the Penobscot Nation on Indian Island. It’s not quite a coming-of-age story, but there are elements of that as well, especially the stories that follow David during his youth. Despite the fragmented timeline, the book never felt disjointed. I found myself reading this quietly in the mornings, drawn in by the sharp, thoughtful writing. It’s one of those books that lingers with you. I will definitely read more by Talty. 

“Wait, wait,” he said. “Don’t cut it” 
“What do you want me to do? Tell the ice to let go?”