by Joseph Boyden
The voice in this book alternates between a man in a coma (Will) and his niece (Annie), both telling the story of the last year (to year and a half). A dramatic storyline was set in motion by the disappearance of Annie's sister from their Cree community in northern Canada. I enjoyed both of their ...
recreational drug theme - ugh
ETA, 12/22/12: Back one year later, thinking about the Attawapiskat First Nation. Its Chief, Theresa Spence, is heading into her 12th day of a hunger strike, an act of leadership and heroism that has coincided with the explosion of the #IdleNoMore movement. I'm urging all Canadians reading this to ...
I just loved this book. An elderly Cree ex-pilot is telling his story from within a coma, while his niece tells her parallel story during visits to his bedside. The stories merge by the end. So skillfully and beautifully written. Highly recommended.
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