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A review by illtakethenightshiftx
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Louise Erdrich is a master storyteller!! I love how she uses multiple points of view and blends elements of magical realism and things we can’t always see into the narrative. She creates a deep, rich setting which is highlighted by her characters. The characters she creates feel so real and I loved them all!! Every person I met in this book (and every other book I’ve read by her) felt like I could reach into the pages and shake their hand or run into them while getting coffee.
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Trafficking, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
CW: discussion of indigenous boarding schools experience (moderate)