Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Through Black Spruce

I'm reading this right now and am loving it!  For those who don't know, it is narrated by two Cree Indian people - a man and his niece.  There's a little bit of a mystery because Will, one of the narrators, is in a coma and seems to be narrating from his coma all the things that lead him there. The niece goes on a bit of a journey from the Arctic Lowlands of Ontario, to Toronto, Montreal and New York.  You really get the feel of what it's like to be First Nations in this day and age.  Wonderful atmosphere - very well written!   It deserves all the accolades it's been getting.

Post some stuff, people!

I was hoping people would be more active on this site.  I'm hoping it's just 'cause people are in summer mode, but I'd love it if you could comment on any books you've been reading or comment on the list.