A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

challenging funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Sentence is a ghost story, although it is as comforting as it is haunting.  It’s an intimate picture of bookselling, and of bookselling during a pandemic and social justice reckoning, set in Erdrich’s own store in Minneapolis.  Its heroine, queer Indigenous ex-con Tookie, is so alive she leaps right off the page—gritty, passionate, and human.  Louise Erdrich is a natural storyteller and fabulous narrator—warm and sincere, with perfect timing.  This is a book about connection in every way possible.  It’s funny and enraging and heartwarming all at once.
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