The description of this book suggested that this would be a really heavy read; and while parts were, it was not overly so. Even the bulk of the book group enjoyed it, although many thought there was "too much going on." (Not going to lie, the priest angle felt unnecessary, but the rest was just the right amount for me.) I think this has a great deal to discuss, and our group got a good discussion going about boarding schools, native spirituality, and redemption.