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A review by unfetteredfiction
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
5.0
To say I loved this book would be an understatement. I am so blown away and just left with such a pleasant and satisfying feeling after reading this, which is lovely.
This story combines such a unique and wonderful set of themes. Detection, environmentalism, ecology, relationships, loneliness, ageing, astrology, predestination, animal rights, translation, poetry, murder... which appears like a bit of a cocktail, but it all flows so effortlessly.
This text seems full of everyday wisdom which was kind and not imposing, if that makes sense. The story is so much fun too, it takes care of the little things, and each detail adds more depth to the picture. The rural backdrop and nuances of each character make the story so well illuminated.
The protagonist was such a joy of a voice, a breath of fresh air who I honestly wish was a relative of mine. Even if the philosophical moments didn’t hit the mark, although they really did, just listening to the authentic voice of the main character was enough fun the carry the story the whole way. I appreciated her anger, her conscience, and her outlook.
This story combines such a unique and wonderful set of themes. Detection, environmentalism, ecology, relationships, loneliness, ageing, astrology, predestination, animal rights, translation, poetry, murder... which appears like a bit of a cocktail, but it all flows so effortlessly.
This text seems full of everyday wisdom which was kind and not imposing, if that makes sense. The story is so much fun too, it takes care of the little things, and each detail adds more depth to the picture. The rural backdrop and nuances of each character make the story so well illuminated.
The protagonist was such a joy of a voice, a breath of fresh air who I honestly wish was a relative of mine. Even if the philosophical moments didn’t hit the mark, although they really did, just listening to the authentic voice of the main character was enough fun the carry the story the whole way. I appreciated her anger, her conscience, and her outlook.