shannabanana6's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
The writing style if this book is definitely different from what I'm used to so It took me a little bit to really get into it but once I did I enjoyed reading about the mythos and history behind the Ojibwe community in Duluth and beyond. It is clear that the land and geography is incredibly important and much of the familial stories really highlighted where people are and where they are from. I think my favorite part was the stories about how things have come to be and why things are the way they are; I feel like those types of stories can give you great insight into the people those stories belong to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Alcoholism
There are themes of colonization and talk of forced movement, treaties, and the Indian Boarding Schoolsmichellereadatrix's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Terrific history of Duluth, MN and neighboring areas, and a history of the author's family and the stories close to her heart. I'll never look at the Point of Rocks the same way again.
I bought the book at Zenith Books in Duluth and on the way there I found myself wondering about the various neighborhoods. I had no idea that the book that was recommended to me when I asked for a book by an Indigenous author would answer those questions.
I live in Northern MN and had no idea there was a residential school in a neighboring town. I'll be searching put more info.
I think I'd love a novel by the author.
I bought the book at Zenith Books in Duluth and on the way there I found myself wondering about the various neighborhoods. I had no idea that the book that was recommended to me when I asked for a book by an Indigenous author would answer those questions.
I live in Northern MN and had no idea there was a residential school in a neighboring town. I'll be searching put more info.
I think I'd love a novel by the author.
floer009's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I read this as part of the One Book Northland event. It incorporated some interesting traditions and culture of the Ojibwa which was special. However her tone and content were vapid and forgettable. If I'm not enjoying a story I find I get more hung up on certain grammar and editing issues and I found a few of those as well. It seemed more out of place than engaging and definitely repeated itself unnecessarily.
karingforbooks's review
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
There’s nothing really wrong with the book, it’s just not something I’ll reach for. The writing was either dense or fine and while it’s meant to be a collection of short stories, it still felt disjointed. My favorite parts were those where she told stories from Ojibwe mythology straight, without fictionalizing them or personalizing them