so-soThis was my first book by Louise Erdrich, and I‘ve wanted to read something by her for a while! A friend gave me this book, partly for the occasional German phrase thrown in (though why doesn‘t Erdrich add translations for those who don‘t speak German? I would find this frustrating if I didn‘t know the language). I enjoyed the writing style and some of the subplots, but this turned into more work to get through than I had expected.
pickThis is a soft pick for me. I really enjoyed the storyline based on her grandfather. I didn‘t hate Patrice‘s story, I just felt it could have been its own narrative? I‘m not sure. Either way, it‘s an engrossing read. Erdrich doesn‘t miss.
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I live just across the river from North Dakota and it‘s a very different world on the other side of the river. They have more restaurants and then it‘s just flat land. I don‘t know why they haven‘t left yet, either.
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pickThis is a beautiful book, and hard for me to describe. Parts are very uncomfortable as I‘ve never read an author who so accurately describes how scary it can be to be a woman. I didn‘t love the MC, and things do not really “end”, but it‘s a beautiful book. (15)
⭐️: 4/5
I enjoyed reading Louise Erdrich, and the Round House was when I got hooked. The same with There, There. I read Zadie Smith for a challenge.
I only read 20 from this list. If you would like to play, visit @dabbe for the original post and link. #TLT
pickThis is my tenth Louise Erdrich book - and as always i loved her writing. Her characters are so real, and even though there are many characters and i get mixed up between some at times, its an education and an experience to be immersed in this community she creates. Its timely to read this and think about indigenous/First Nations history and treatment. Erdrich also presents plenty of insight into intimate relationships and gender roles here too ⬇️
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