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eileenslade's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
launab's review against another edition
4.0
In all honesty this was a 3 star read for me. I liked it. I imagine I would have really liked it if I was currently in a fiction phase, but I'm not. I just want to read non fiction right now. Sometimes library holds are ill timed. What's a girl to do?
mollygraceful's review against another edition
3.0
i’m not sure i know how i feel especially with the ending. It took me a little while to get used to Erdrich's prose. but a beautiful, deep exploration of the human capacity for forgiveness. Can we ever forgive fully?
probably need to revisit again
probably need to revisit again
allison_sirovy's review against another edition
4.0
I loved all of the different generational, connecting stories but didn't like the end. Felt like Erdrich didn't know how to end the story.
stefanireedmeyer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wahine2748's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ahoeft09's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to this audiobook and I loved it! The interweaving stories of the characters, past and present. I loved each character and his or her flaws, and where each one ended up. Overall, a beautiful gathering of stories revolving around a few families.
hildamarie's review against another edition
4.0
A stunning collection of characters inhabit the word of LaRose, many seek redemption, revenge, or just recognition for their struggles. Beautifully written tapestry of what it is to be human in the most difficult of circumstances.
robertrivasplata's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.25
Novel about the experience of growing up Indigenous, across multiple generations, as well as the connections between the reservation and the outside (mostly white) society. The boarding schools figure prominently, with some characters having ambivalent relationships with them, & Romeo having positive feelings about his time at the boarding school. Quite upbeat for a book where a young child is killed on the first page. Features a Chekhov's (unloaded) rifle. Characters include ghosts, spirits, a hot priest, & a dog (who survives). Romeo's revenge plot is a little anti-climactic. I was interested in Romeo, but I couldn't get that interested in whatever big bad secret he was sitting on. Set 1999-2003, with such millennial era markers as Y2K preppers & the start of the Iraq war. Will need to re-read to be fully prepared for the book club meeting.
torihoo's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a little while to get used to Erdrich's prose - very direct and matter-of-fact. But once I learned how to sit still and let Erdrich's way of narrating carry the story, I couldn't put it down. A beautiful, deep exploration of the human capacity for forgiveness. Can we ever forgive fully? What does it mean to love someone who has done the most horrible thing?