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Indian Horse
by Richard Wagamese
4.5
First of all, huge trigger warning for child abuse and suicide.
This book is such an important story and I think everyone (especially Canadians) need to read this. Wagamese does such an incredible job of conveying the impact of the main character's story. The writing is simple, and without a ton of embellishment but the emotion Wagamese brings is breathtaking. He is never gratuitous in writing about violence or suffering, nor does he go into great detail which I appreciate. Although this is a work of fiction, what happens to the main character happened to many, many individuals in real life and as I said before, this story is so important.
The ending to this novel truly drove it home for me. The journey of the main character was devastating and painful, but also hopeful. It definitely makes you feel the full range of emotions, from shock over the atrocities committed to excitement that you can share with Saul (the main character) particularly when he plays hockey.
I was never bored for a second in this book, though it's only about 200 pages. My only complaint is that I wish it were a little longer and that we got to explore more of Saul's life.
This is a book I think everyone should read, regardless of who you are or what types of stories you like.
First of all, huge trigger warning for child abuse and suicide.
This book is such an important story and I think everyone (especially Canadians) need to read this. Wagamese does such an incredible job of conveying the impact of the main character's story. The writing is simple, and without a ton of embellishment but the emotion Wagamese brings is breathtaking. He is never gratuitous in writing about violence or suffering, nor does he go into great detail which I appreciate. Although this is a work of fiction, what happens to the main character happened to many, many individuals in real life and as I said before, this story is so important.
The ending to this novel truly drove it home for me. The journey of the main character was devastating and painful, but also hopeful. It definitely makes you feel the full range of emotions, from shock over the atrocities committed to excitement that you can share with Saul (the main character) particularly when he plays hockey.
I was never bored for a second in this book, though it's only about 200 pages. My only complaint is that I wish it were a little longer and that we got to explore more of Saul's life.
This is a book I think everyone should read, regardless of who you are or what types of stories you like.