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A review by astridrv
Bad Cree by Jessica Johns
The horror/magical realism felt quite classic (but well executed), the narrative arc quite predictable (and at times frustrating) but I was taken by how much heart there is in the story, how many details about family, grief, solidarity. The characters were so loving and the book is clearly driven by hope and healing.
"What else have we got to do with all this time but get it right?"
Also loved learning some Cree words and the fact that the chapter numbers were written in Cree. I initially picked this book because it is set in Vancouver, but most of it was set in the Prairies. Fortunately the writing translated the setting really well and I was immersed throughout.
"What else have we got to do with all this time but get it right?"
Also loved learning some Cree words and the fact that the chapter numbers were written in Cree. I initially picked this book because it is set in Vancouver, but most of it was set in the Prairies. Fortunately the writing translated the setting really well and I was immersed throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gore, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism