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A review by poursandpages
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Y’all. I LOVED this book. Loved loved loved. Read it in less than 24 hours love.
Weiden (an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota Nation) writes about life on the “rez”, the rampant drug use, the lack of federal prosecution (because they can’t prosecute their OWN people for felonies on the reservation. Wtf?!), & vigilante justice.
This thriller sucked me in from the beginning. Learning about rez life & the Lakota traditions was fascinating, & the writing was incredible. You’ll learn a lot, in addition to really enjoying the story. I promise.
Diversify your shelf & grab this one immediately. I am really happy to see that @bookofthemonth included this in their September main five selections & hope to see that continue.
Weiden (an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota Nation) writes about life on the “rez”, the rampant drug use, the lack of federal prosecution (because they can’t prosecute their OWN people for felonies on the reservation. Wtf?!), & vigilante justice.
This thriller sucked me in from the beginning. Learning about rez life & the Lakota traditions was fascinating, & the writing was incredible. You’ll learn a lot, in addition to really enjoying the story. I promise.
Diversify your shelf & grab this one immediately. I am really happy to see that @bookofthemonth included this in their September main five selections & hope to see that continue.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Gun violence, Violence, Drug use, Alcoholism, Death, and Addiction