A review by brianreadsbooks
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Erdrich packed a LOT into one novel. It’s really several closely intertwined stories, as well as some “side stories” twisted in that weren’t always deep or resolved but felt like they added depth and color to the community in the book. Midway through I wasn’t sure I would love it, but the last third sucked me in completely and left me more than satisfied. This was my third Erdrich novel and I continue to believe she’s one of the world’s best writers.