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A review by raygersh
Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich
4.0
Louise Erdrich has created a captivating tale of speculative fiction that I could not put down. Genre-bending and deep, the story follows Cedar Hawk Songmaker, a pregnant woman navigating the apocalypse and devolution of the world. The sudden reversal of the natural order is a fascinating science fiction premise, but Erdrich leaves what is actually happening to the world primarily in the background. The main story is one woman's progression through this onslaught of change.
Both heartwarming and devastating, the story was so layered and tackled so much. Each of the characters was well-constructed and most were a little quirky. They confront issues of race, religion, justice, and family dynamics, all while facing down the question of the survival of humanity.
Overall: A unique and compelling read that was breezy but also requires some pondering. 4.5 stars
Both heartwarming and devastating, the story was so layered and tackled so much. Each of the characters was well-constructed and most were a little quirky. They confront issues of race, religion, justice, and family dynamics, all while facing down the question of the survival of humanity.
Overall: A unique and compelling read that was breezy but also requires some pondering. 4.5 stars