A review by birdhouz
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

emotional informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I read this for my book club, and I typically don't go for historical fiction, so I probably wouldn't have picked it up myself, but I really loved this book! I also listened to the audiobook read by the author, and there is so much to gain listening to her tell the story herself.

The novel started pretty slow and I wasn't engaged right out of the gate, but the slow parts in the beginning allow you to get to know the characters, making the more advanced plot hit harder.
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