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A review by christinaj1021
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Okay WOW. What a phenomenal read!
If you enjoy apocalyptic novels, this is a spin on the classic tropes, setting, and pacing that you would find in any others.
The setting being in a Northern Ontario First Nations community (on rez) completely shifts the focus from how apocalypse novels usually go. The threat of starvation, violence, etc., isn't front and center- something else is. (I can't give it away but it was majorly impactful!)
I must read Rice's next novel. I highly recommend Moon of the Crusted Snow to anyone who likes apocalypse/dystopian feel books. It also has short chapters and is about 200 pages overall, so it's a good read for those who don't have much time or focus!
If you enjoy apocalyptic novels, this is a spin on the classic tropes, setting, and pacing that you would find in any others.
The setting being in a Northern Ontario First Nations community (on rez) completely shifts the focus from how apocalypse novels usually go. The threat of starvation, violence, etc., isn't front and center- something else is. (I can't give it away but it was majorly impactful!)
I must read Rice's next novel. I highly recommend Moon of the Crusted Snow to anyone who likes apocalypse/dystopian feel books. It also has short chapters and is about 200 pages overall, so it's a good read for those who don't have much time or focus!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, Gun violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Cannibalism, and Colonisation
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, and Suicide