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A review by tholden
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“Nobody could adequately factor in the big picture, which was really big, being all of creation.”
This is a beautiful read and I would expect nothing less from a masterful author like Louise Erdrich, she is one of my favorites. This one was a bit different. It took about 100 pages to get into it but once I did it got better and better. The mother and daughter duo of Crystal and Kismett are amazing characters. The book explores the ideas of what happens when we try and shortcut or cheat the natural order of things. (Hint it usually does not go well in the long run). I highly recommend this book but stick with it, it takes a while to get going.
“They weren't like people. They respected their existential limits.”
This is a beautiful read and I would expect nothing less from a masterful author like Louise Erdrich, she is one of my favorites. This one was a bit different. It took about 100 pages to get into it but once I did it got better and better. The mother and daughter duo of Crystal and Kismett are amazing characters. The book explores the ideas of what happens when we try and shortcut or cheat the natural order of things. (Hint it usually does not go well in the long run). I highly recommend this book but stick with it, it takes a while to get going.
“They weren't like people. They respected their existential limits.”