A review by sungmemoonstruck
The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich

emotional mysterious reflective 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

This is a beautifully designed puzzle of a book that plays in a wide variety of genres and masters them all. The way Erdrich weaves together generations and stories at the end is stunning--I honestly had no idea how she was going to pull it together and was amazed at the elegant way she did. Her characterization is subtle and rich, her writing luminous, and each of the different POVs we get feels fully realized and distinctive. This is a reflection on love, history, justice, and what it means to bear witness and it's Erdrich at the height of her powers.