A review by bookishbrittany
The Theory of Crows by David A. Robertson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Review: Theory of Crows by David A Robertson
I received an EARC from Netgalley, Harper Collins Canada and Harper Perennial
The story focuses on Matthew and his 16 year old daughter Holly as they crappling with their personal anxiety as well as their fractured relationship. It isn't until the family is hit with tragedy that the two come together where Matthew and Holly venture out to find their familys trap line.
This story is also rooted in Cree culture as both David and the main characters come from Norway House Cree Nation and relates to some of the imagery through out the book. Also if you are a fan of David's Misewa Saga you might be familiar with some of the Swampy Cree words used.
This book has a lot of what I love in fiction like a family story that is messy, complicated and equal parts heartbreaking and heart warming. The first part of the book really fleshes out each character where I found myself attached and there was a moment that had me tearing up/out right crying because it hit me on such a personal level.
The second part is equally as captivating and had me glued to every page. But I can't go into detail because this is not a spoiler review.
This is David's first novel in the adult fiction genre and it comes out September 12th so make sure you check it out whether you are a fan of his other books he has written in various genres or not this is a must read.
I received an EARC from Netgalley, Harper Collins Canada and Harper Perennial
The story focuses on Matthew and his 16 year old daughter Holly as they crappling with their personal anxiety as well as their fractured relationship. It isn't until the family is hit with tragedy that the two come together where Matthew and Holly venture out to find their familys trap line.
This story is also rooted in Cree culture as both David and the main characters come from Norway House Cree Nation and relates to some of the imagery through out the book. Also if you are a fan of David's Misewa Saga you might be familiar with some of the Swampy Cree words used.
This book has a lot of what I love in fiction like a family story that is messy, complicated and equal parts heartbreaking and heart warming. The first part of the book really fleshes out each character where I found myself attached and there was a moment that had me tearing up/out right crying because it hit me on such a personal level.
The second part is equally as captivating and had me glued to every page. But I can't go into detail because this is not a spoiler review.
This is David's first novel in the adult fiction genre and it comes out September 12th so make sure you check it out whether you are a fan of his other books he has written in various genres or not this is a must read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent
Moderate: Self harm and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism