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A review by vagrantheather
Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In a few ways, Thistlefoot reminds me of American Gods (Neil Gaiman). Folklore, modern Americana, a bit of hobo ethos, a clever conman. It isn't at all similar in plot, but the vibes are right.
The prose is really nice and the audiobook narrator (January LaVoy) did a lovely job. I liked the Yaga family characters, Winifred, Benji - but was not big on the adjacent bus crew. They lacked substance.
The main themes - the enduring legacy of cultures in the stories of descendents, the destructive power of fear, multigenerational trauma - were powerful.
The prose is really nice and the audiobook narrator (January LaVoy) did a lovely job. I liked the Yaga family characters, Winifred, Benji - but was not big on the adjacent bus crew. They lacked substance.
The main themes - the enduring legacy of cultures in the stories of descendents, the destructive power of fear, multigenerational trauma - were powerful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Hate crime, Xenophobia, and Antisemitism
Minor: Death and Fire/Fire injury