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jordan1978's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
westonculture's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok. Loved the premise and has some really lovely moments but I really struggled through bits of it.
wilkerwyrm's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a bit to get into this book and Father Jude’s last chapter really moved this from a three to a four for me. I loved some sections but some dragged on. Altogether an interesting read.
sylviat96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.5
thebibutterfly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-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
5.0
rprkrshearer's review against another edition
5.0
I want to read everything Louise Erdrich writes until the day I die. I never wanted it to end.
samstern's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
edenangus's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sandytfrench's review against another edition
4.0
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
This is the story of Father Damien Modeste, priest to his beloved people, the Ojibwe. Modeste, nearing the end of his life, dreads the discovery of his physical identity -- for he is a woman who has lived as a man.
I went into this knowing next to nothing about it, other than the fact that I had loved Erdrich’s The Sentence, which had been shortlisted for the Women's Prize a couple of years ago. And I loved this book too, very much so. I really need to look further into this author’s back catalogue as I really enjoy her writing, storytelling, vivid characters and sense of humour.
I found myself so invested in the lives of those characters, not only Father Damien’s, but also the families that make up this community - it is a community made of contradictions, and support, heartbreak, loss and love.
This book also touches on the important topic of colonialism and missionaries imposing their religion and way of life on indigenous communities.
It is quite a slow-paced book, but I loved how Erdrich approached her story and her characters lovingly, sensitively and without judgement. I now definitely want to read everything she's ever written and is ever going to write.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
This is the story of Father Damien Modeste, priest to his beloved people, the Ojibwe. Modeste, nearing the end of his life, dreads the discovery of his physical identity -- for he is a woman who has lived as a man.
I went into this knowing next to nothing about it, other than the fact that I had loved Erdrich’s The Sentence, which had been shortlisted for the Women's Prize a couple of years ago. And I loved this book too, very much so. I really need to look further into this author’s back catalogue as I really enjoy her writing, storytelling, vivid characters and sense of humour.
I found myself so invested in the lives of those characters, not only Father Damien’s, but also the families that make up this community - it is a community made of contradictions, and support, heartbreak, loss and love.
This book also touches on the important topic of colonialism and missionaries imposing their religion and way of life on indigenous communities.
It is quite a slow-paced book, but I loved how Erdrich approached her story and her characters lovingly, sensitively and without judgement. I now definitely want to read everything she's ever written and is ever going to write.
otterparty's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.5