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A review by librosycafe25
Probably Ruby by Lisa Bird-Wilson
3.0
The blurb: "An Indigenous woman adopted by white parents goes in search of her identity in this unforgettable debut novel about family, race, and history."
I've read several novels by indigenous writers, and the blurb interested me enough to read this story. I liked the premise, but this wasn't a smooth, cohesive read for me. The timelines and different POVs, in particular, are what distracts from the story. Each chapter almost seemed like its own short story instead of a flow from one scene or chapter to the next.
This novel highlights important issues: inter-racial adoption, residential schools, and generational trauma. This may be the read for those who enjoy non-linear stories.
Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC.
I've read several novels by indigenous writers, and the blurb interested me enough to read this story. I liked the premise, but this wasn't a smooth, cohesive read for me. The timelines and different POVs, in particular, are what distracts from the story. Each chapter almost seemed like its own short story instead of a flow from one scene or chapter to the next.
This novel highlights important issues: inter-racial adoption, residential schools, and generational trauma. This may be the read for those who enjoy non-linear stories.
Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC.