A review by annilane
Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden

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

4.75

This novel is an incredibly well-written exploration into the life of indigenous people in the early 20th century. The characters are complicated and yet despite having experiences that are not common now (living in the bush, fighting in a world war) are relatable in their relationships to each other and earnest emotions. The switching between the perspectives of Nephew and Niska keeps the narrative dynamic and offers valuable insight into how many layers and experiences make a person who they are. 
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