shanmul44's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
kaylee784's review against another edition
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
4.0
bmanatee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
gann's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
a little slow-paced for my taste, but ultimately a beautiful, spiritual, and poetic look at the intersection of family, history, and place
remigves's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
btcarolus's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
felishacb's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cantfindmybookmark's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.25
fruitbatblues's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
abroadwell's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the voice of Marion, the main character (gay, younger Ojibwe man) and the explorations of traditional Ojibwe belief. The tragic and mysterious loss of the character Kayden is finally resolved through coming to an understanding with the "revenant", a figure from the Ojibwe underworld.
But like some other readers, I found the switches of narrators confusing and probably unnecessary. I don't think the novel gained much from these shifts.
Still, I will definitely look forward to future work from Dennis Staples -- he is a writer to watch.
But like some other readers, I found the switches of narrators confusing and probably unnecessary. I don't think the novel gained much from these shifts.
Still, I will definitely look forward to future work from Dennis Staples -- he is a writer to watch.