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A review by imyerhero
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich
3.0
As always, I enjoy the poetry of Louise Erdrich’s writing. Not only is she the master of retelling the history of certain people, but she does so with a simplistic grace. This is the second of her works which I’ve read and each has only served to deepen my respect for the Ojibwe people. However, this book deals both with Ojibwe life, belief, culture as well as the Catholic faith. Each person we are introduced to is presented with another individual who challenges their faith – whether it’s in Jesus, Mary, or the spirit world.
I found Agnes and Father Damian’s tale intriguing, not only because of it’s controversial nature but because the huge secret made them more human to me. The priest wasn’t placed on a higher or lower pedestal than anyone else. Each character in the novel was simply themselves, no glorification or attempt at painting them a villain. Erdrich has a talent for making each of her characters seem to be someone living out of time but at the same time possibly right next door.
I found Agnes and Father Damian’s tale intriguing, not only because of it’s controversial nature but because the huge secret made them more human to me. The priest wasn’t placed on a higher or lower pedestal than anyone else. Each character in the novel was simply themselves, no glorification or attempt at painting them a villain. Erdrich has a talent for making each of her characters seem to be someone living out of time but at the same time possibly right next door.