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A review by katiegilley
Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich
5.0
Love Medicine was the first selection for a Louise Erdrich book club that I'm a part of. This was due to be finished in February, but I'm the worst book club member in the whole world. I started the book in January, put it aside because I had a difficult time finding my groove, the book discussion came and went, and I only picked it up again last week.
I was so confused for the first 150 pages or so and was just about to abandon the book altogether. And then something clicked for me and I could not put it down. I was riveted by the families Erdrich introduced us to and, once they began to take shape, couldn't let go of their stories. This is clearly foundational reading for all of Erdrich's future novels and I feel privileged to have read it. I can imagine myself referencing this book as I read more of her work.
(I have my next book club selection sitting on my desk as we speak. I am planning to be much more responsible for this one!)
I was so confused for the first 150 pages or so and was just about to abandon the book altogether. And then something clicked for me and I could not put it down. I was riveted by the families Erdrich introduced us to and, once they began to take shape, couldn't let go of their stories. This is clearly foundational reading for all of Erdrich's future novels and I feel privileged to have read it. I can imagine myself referencing this book as I read more of her work.
(I have my next book club selection sitting on my desk as we speak. I am planning to be much more responsible for this one!)