A review by julianship
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Cannot rec this one highly enough. This is the emotional catharsis I didn't know I needed for 2020; the book is lovely and challenging, and George Floyd's death and COVID are front and center, but this isn't an Issue Novel. It never feels never heavy or hopeless. As always Erdrich's characters are rooted in love: for each other, for their community, for the hard-won beauty of being alive. Please read this book. 
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