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A review by petercchurch
Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
5.0
Although a work of fiction, Indian Horse gives real insight from an indigenous point of view into a dark period of Canadian history. During the 60's the residential school system was an almost fatal blow to first nations life and culture.
As a non-indigenous person, I've really failed to understand just how bad residential schools actually were and why they were so destructive. The novel gives a first hand view of the experience of one boy and it's heartbreaking.
On the other hand Indian Horse is a celebration and exploration of some of the old ways which prove to be evocative reading.
It also one of the best books I've read which captures the feel of hockey.
An excellent if difficult read that is hard to put down.
As a non-indigenous person, I've really failed to understand just how bad residential schools actually were and why they were so destructive. The novel gives a first hand view of the experience of one boy and it's heartbreaking.
On the other hand Indian Horse is a celebration and exploration of some of the old ways which prove to be evocative reading.
It also one of the best books I've read which captures the feel of hockey.
An excellent if difficult read that is hard to put down.