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Trail of Lightning
by Rebecca Roanhorse
There have been no shortage of tough chick stories. Gone are the days when the swooning femme took center. This character is hard to like, but you probably will anyhow. She doesn't like to be touched or make friends or owe anyone. And I feel like that's said often, but Maggie would spend her time alone on a mountain ridge watching nature pass by. She has long car rides with another in the car and doesn't speak. As an extremely chatty person, I find that odd.
In my opinion, the best aspect of this book is the Voice. This author is writing to her strengths and knowledge and customs. Not to the general public. Are you sure of "Dinétah"? What about the pronunciation of Ma'ii? What does a hogan look like? That's on you and thankfully Google is fully equipped. I'm not Navajo, but I have Native American blood in my lineage. And I grasp the important of land and respect and representation.
That aside, it's an awesome urban post apocalyptic tale. What more do you want?
In my opinion, the best aspect of this book is the Voice. This author is writing to her strengths and knowledge and customs. Not to the general public. Are you sure of "Dinétah"? What about the pronunciation of Ma'ii? What does a hogan look like? That's on you and thankfully Google is fully equipped. I'm not Navajo, but I have Native American blood in my lineage. And I grasp the important of land and respect and representation.
That aside, it's an awesome urban post apocalyptic tale. What more do you want?