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A review by stellahadz
Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I've wanted to read this book for ages (I read Monkey Beach for a university course a few years ago and absolutely loved it), but I decided to get around to it this year because I'll be teaching it to my grade 10 students.
The writing was engaging, even though I'm a little older than the target demographic and I'm not usually a big magical realism reader. Some parts were very cringey, (but it's about a teenager, so that's to be expected), some were genuinely very funny, and others were heartbreaking. The pacing wasn't quite to my taste, but then again, it's part of a series, so maybe it makes more sense in that context. Eden Robinson is a great writer and I'd honestly recommend anything of hers. I look forward to seeing what my students think of this book.
The writing was engaging, even though I'm a little older than the target demographic and I'm not usually a big magical realism reader. Some parts were very cringey, (but it's about a teenager, so that's to be expected), some were genuinely very funny, and others were heartbreaking. The pacing wasn't quite to my taste, but then again, it's part of a series, so maybe it makes more sense in that context. Eden Robinson is a great writer and I'd honestly recommend anything of hers. I look forward to seeing what my students think of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use
Moderate: Bullying, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Biphobia, Vomit, Pregnancy, Abandonment