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A review by noble_editorial
Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is the ideal sequel to Rice's debut novel. Expect a bit of a slower start with this one, but know the payoff is worth the wait. It's everything you could want in a post-apocalyptic novel: adventure, tension, and a wide range of emotiion.
I find speculative fiction told through an Indigenous lens tends to invite introspection, and I particularly appreciate the richness that it lends to this book. The reader is invited to reflect on the question of "What if?" and although that isn't an entirely pleasant exercise, it's certainly an insightful one.
This is a book you will think about long after closing it.
I find speculative fiction told through an Indigenous lens tends to invite introspection, and I particularly appreciate the richness that it lends to this book. The reader is invited to reflect on the question of "What if?" and although that isn't an entirely pleasant exercise, it's certainly an insightful one.
This is a book you will think about long after closing it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Racism, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail