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Big Chief
by Jon Hickey
A multilayered novel set on the Passage Rouge Nation (PRN) lands to address some concerning contemporary sociopolitical issues, including corruption, class conflicts, disenfranchisement, tribal membership, and greed. The novel takes place primarily during a long Thanksgiving weekend, right before tribal election day.
Mitch Caddo, half-Anishinaabe, spent most of his childhood on PRN lands in Wisconsin. After a short career in tribal family law, he now acts as the fixer for the current tribal president, Mack Beck. Just days away from the Tuesday election, Beck is worried he might lose to his opponent, so he and his team set in motion a scheme they hope will guarantee a victory. Caddo is, in turn, forced to figure out where his loyalties lie and how much he's willing to sacrifice in support of those loyalties.
The novel is complex and fast moving. You can't help but compare Caddo's experience with that of some of today's federal USA politicians. I liked the writing style and the good use of memory and flashback to provide prospective. This is a solid, recommended read. Note: This is an Own Voice novel (Hickey is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Chippewa Indians.)
The audiobook was performed by Shaun Taylor-Corbett. I can't judge his Anishinaabe pronunciations, but the flow and cadence of his delivery seemed believable. He did a great job conveying Caddo's feelings and personality. (Note: Taylor-Corbett is a member of the Blackfeet Nation, who traditionally spoke a language related to Anishinaabe.)
Thanks to SimonAudio for the review copy.
Mitch Caddo, half-Anishinaabe, spent most of his childhood on PRN lands in Wisconsin. After a short career in tribal family law, he now acts as the fixer for the current tribal president, Mack Beck. Just days away from the Tuesday election, Beck is worried he might lose to his opponent, so he and his team set in motion a scheme they hope will guarantee a victory. Caddo is, in turn, forced to figure out where his loyalties lie and how much he's willing to sacrifice in support of those loyalties.
The novel is complex and fast moving. You can't help but compare Caddo's experience with that of some of today's federal USA politicians. I liked the writing style and the good use of memory and flashback to provide prospective. This is a solid, recommended read. Note: This is an Own Voice novel (Hickey is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Chippewa Indians.)
The audiobook was performed by Shaun Taylor-Corbett. I can't judge his Anishinaabe pronunciations, but the flow and cadence of his delivery seemed believable. He did a great job conveying Caddo's feelings and personality. (Note: Taylor-Corbett is a member of the Blackfeet Nation, who traditionally spoke a language related to Anishinaabe.)
Thanks to SimonAudio for the review copy.