A review by the_midwest_library
Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was the pick for my irl bookclub, overall I thought the story was really compelling but the writing style and presentation may be a barrier for some. 

The story is told over several short story "chapters" which do not really have any chronological ordering to them, but instead are tied together through theming. The flip flopping back and forth between events/ages/timelines is a bit jarring. 

However, the overall impact of the story at large is great. I particularly enjoyed the weaving of the directional theming (red, white, black and yellow) throughout the book. I thought the narrative voice was fairly strong and the story really challenges a lot of indigenous stereotyping.  

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