Islands of Decolonial Love by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Islands of Decolonial Love

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

fiction poetry short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

112 pages | first published 2013

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In her debut collection of short stories, Islands of Decolonial Love, renowned writer and activist Leanne Simpson vividly explores the lives of contemporary Indigenous Peoples and communities, especially those of her own Nishnaabeg nation. Found o...
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Summary of 586 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 78%
challenging 46%
inspiring 33%
sad 27%
funny 23%
hopeful 23%
informative 21%
dark 15%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 30%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | N/A: 36% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 32% | Yes: 22% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.35

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