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A review by makealongstorycourt
A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book is so underrated!
Power’s debut is incredible. A story that follows a Dakohta matrilineage during the time of residential schools, this one is powerful. Theres a thread that follows the stories of each member of the family- their own doll. The doll brings love medicine and accompany each woman through their experiences growing up with trauma, cultural erasure, intergenerational trauma, and resilience.
Theres just so much here. Powers can write. The prose flowed effortlessly and the character development was flawless. I was in love with the dolls in this story just as much as the actual human characters.
This story was heartwarming and heart wrenching simultaneously. I think this speaks to the essence of many indigenous cultures and how they’ve endured unspeakable trauma but continue to persevere with love, spirituality, and healing.
The historical aspect of this novel was well-researched and poignant. I am currently teaching my own third graders about residential schools, and I can’t imagine but desire a middle grade novel that’s written like this one to share with them.
This is a full-circle plot that takes you on an emotional roller coaster of a journey. I would recommend this to anyone.
Power’s debut is incredible. A story that follows a Dakohta matrilineage during the time of residential schools, this one is powerful. Theres a thread that follows the stories of each member of the family- their own doll. The doll brings love medicine and accompany each woman through their experiences growing up with trauma, cultural erasure, intergenerational trauma, and resilience.
Theres just so much here. Powers can write. The prose flowed effortlessly and the character development was flawless. I was in love with the dolls in this story just as much as the actual human characters.
This story was heartwarming and heart wrenching simultaneously. I think this speaks to the essence of many indigenous cultures and how they’ve endured unspeakable trauma but continue to persevere with love, spirituality, and healing.
The historical aspect of this novel was well-researched and poignant. I am currently teaching my own third graders about residential schools, and I can’t imagine but desire a middle grade novel that’s written like this one to share with them.
This is a full-circle plot that takes you on an emotional roller coaster of a journey. I would recommend this to anyone.