A review by litanydeshincoe
West by Carys Davies

Ok so I really wanted to dislike this book more. What she accomplishes here with her writing is pure magic. The form, the pacing, the vividness and breadth amidst the minimalism. But why, oh why would a british woman take on writing about the American west and promote a world view which stereotypes indigenous peoples as "savages." Calling the first nations character "Old Woman From a Distance" seemed so disrespectful. I just didn't get the appeal for her. What a waste of incredible writing. 

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