A review by kristy_lyn
Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Heart wrenching. Eye opening. A beautifully delivered telling of what aboriginal children experienced at the hands of Residential schools in Canada. We follow the stories of five children and how their paths weave, stumble, and intertwine. From the horrors of residential school, to the friendships and the strength required to survive it, to the impact and scars it leaves on their lives  - we get an humbling look at the resilience required, the demons fought, and the reality of how deep the damage truly ran. 

Characters you’ll fall in love with, cheer for, weep for, that your heart will break for. So many heavy, dark moments, but so many beautiful ones. This should be required reading in Canadian schools. So well done. 
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