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A review by shelleyanderson4127
And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliott
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
I loved And Then She Fell. This is the second book by Mohawk writer Alicia Elliott. It's been longlisted for the 2024 #Women'sPrize. According to the blurb it tells the story of Alice, who has it all: charming husband, new baby, new house in a rich neighborhood.
But then Alice begins to hear voices, and holding conversations with things that shouldn't be talking back. "Infused with Native American myth and legend, And Then She Fell is a wild, fierce novel."
The writing is original and clear and explores the under narrated worlds of both people with mental health issues and Native women living in a white world. Excellent pace and an increasing tension as Alice's world begins to implode. The magic realism of the ending confused me at first, but I quickly got on board. This is an exciting read and I highly recommend it.
But then Alice begins to hear voices, and holding conversations with things that shouldn't be talking back. "Infused with Native American myth and legend, And Then She Fell is a wild, fierce novel."
The writing is original and clear and explores the under narrated worlds of both people with mental health issues and Native women living in a white world. Excellent pace and an increasing tension as Alice's world begins to implode. The magic realism of the ending confused me at first, but I quickly got on board. This is an exciting read and I highly recommend it.