Buffalo is the New Buffalo by Chelsea Vowel

Buffalo is the New Buffalo

Chelsea Vowel

341 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories speculative fiction challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Powerful stories of "Metis futurism" that envision a world without violence, capitalism, or colonization."Education is the new buffalo" is a metaphor widely used among Indigenous peoples in Canada to signify the importance of education to their su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 61%
informative 55%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 86%
slow 6%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 9% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.15

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