Louise Erdrich has written a crap ton (give or take) of other literature, including sixteen novels, some poetry, children’s books, and even a memoir of motherhood. Inspired by Erdrich’s own ancestry and her grandfather-who himself was a night watchman-this novel is a sensitive and brilliant tribute, as well as a vivid and enchanting story. Neither Patrice or their mother have any idea where Vera is, but she can sense she is in danger-and that she has a baby. Having left town to marry a man, Vera is now missing in the city. Meanwhile, Patrice, a young woman working at a jewelry bearing factory on the reservation, is worried about her missing older sister, Vera. While also working a job as a night watchman, Thomas goes to work writing letters and organizing the community in hopes that they can put a stop to this bill. Many of the residents are poor as it is, but the government-and one senator in particular-is determined to seize their land. In this story, Thomas, one of the main characters, receives word of a new bill that would terminate their reservation and effectively ruin an entire Chippewa community’s lives. Note: This book review contains plot spoilers, but I will denote **SPOILERS** for any section containing secret plot info!įor the month of May, the Slanted Spines Book List reading is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, which is about a handful of characters who live within a Native American reservation in North Dakota in the early 1950’s.
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