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A review by peyton_
Blue Bear Woman by Virginia Pesemapeo Bordeleau
5.0
This is a nice book. I went into this book optimistic that I would like it. I started reading and realized it was a commentary on life, rather than an action-filled adventure. I immediately became hesitant. I don’t like commentaries because I find them dry and tedious to read. Not so in this case. I am actually surprised how much I enjoyed this book. The writing is nothing special, and yet I feel like I have just read a piece of art. I am smiling having finished the book and feel like my life just became better because of it.
It isn’t like other FMNI literature that I have read. The stabs at political commentary and references are subtle and do not take away from the narrative. They are put out there, but not shouted at or shoved down our throats. The spirituality is beautiful. It is not pushing any beliefs, but instead the narrator is just living her life the way she believes is best. That is so refreshing.
I love this book. I am excited to recommend it to others and hopes that it gains popularity. I hope that more of her works will be translated into English. I’d really like to read some of her poetry.
It isn’t like other FMNI literature that I have read. The stabs at political commentary and references are subtle and do not take away from the narrative. They are put out there, but not shouted at or shoved down our throats. The spirituality is beautiful. It is not pushing any beliefs, but instead the narrator is just living her life the way she believes is best. That is so refreshing.
I love this book. I am excited to recommend it to others and hopes that it gains popularity. I hope that more of her works will be translated into English. I’d really like to read some of her poetry.