Islands of Decolonial Love: Stories & Songs by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Islands of Decolonial Love: Stories & Songs

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson with Tantoo Cardinal (Narrator)

3 hours, 13 minutes first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

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 on...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 672 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 79%
challenging 45%
inspiring 32%
sad 26%
hopeful 25%
funny 22%
informative 21%
dark 16%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 33%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | N/A: 36% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

N/A: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 22% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.33

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...