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Sweetgrass Falls

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this was an enjoyable read with great characters and a great plot. I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to more from the author.

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A unique perspective of First Nations life during the 1960s as well as a unique take on the common nostalgia of that era. Whereas the majority of stories about this time focus on suburban youth breaking from tradition, few offer audiences a glimpse of what that change looked like for families and communities outside of cookie-cutter, suburban neighborhoods. This story takes place is a quiet First Nations community, where breaking from tradition can also mean breaking from cultural identity. It is worth reading for the rare "slice of life" Ojibway perspective missing from literature.

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I was looking forward to reading this book, however for some reason there were issues with the download meaning unfortunately I am unable to give feedback.

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Of course, I loved it. I wrote it. I got to revisit old friends and old familiar places. My favourite character is the cop David Cody, based on a young girl's crush.

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Very intriguing. Unique content than can be found within First Nations literature. It’s amazing to see works published by Indigenous female authors in a male driven society.

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As someone who didn't know anything about the history of the Ojibway community before reading this book, this was an interesting read. It is a text of adjustment, where the characters are feeling their way through the second-half of the twentieth century. It reads as a family history, and there are a wide range of characters. The narrative has pace, with new elements introduced regularly keeping the plot flowing. The style is factual rather than evocative, and informative rather than descriptive.

Thank you to Netgallery for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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