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A review by whathillarygraceread
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
One of my reading goals for 2022 is to read more Colorado authors and not only is Winter Counts written by a Denver author, but the story is partially set in the Mile High City. David Heska Wanbli Weiden nails the vibe of a rapidly gentrifying Denver with a sense of wry humor that I really enjoyed. His description of a visit to a cannabis based wellness center had me laughing out loud as did his description of the barista in the hipster coffee shop. It was also fun to see him give shout-outs to places that I've loved for years.
As much as I enjoyed the Denver portion of the book, the majority of the story takes place in South Dakota. Weiden manages to write a book that is both engrossing thriller and a critique of the U.S.' treatment of indigenous people. I particularly appreciated the afterword that provided additional reading suggestions and the thoroughness of the further learning resources provided on Weiden's website.
As much as I enjoyed the Denver portion of the book, the majority of the story takes place in South Dakota. Weiden manages to write a book that is both engrossing thriller and a critique of the U.S.' treatment of indigenous people. I particularly appreciated the afterword that provided additional reading suggestions and the thoroughness of the further learning resources provided on Weiden's website.