There are strong themes of love and death throughout The Sentence, which took me on a bit of a rollercoaster ride. We also get a small glimpse into the author’s life as she incorporates the real-life bookstore that she owns into the book, and even names the owner in the book after herself. The characters are so real, they all but jump off the page. Not only is the narrative compelling and suspenseful, but the author also sprinkles in facts and details about the culture and history of the 7 tribes which make up the Anishinaabe. This book is a powerful snapshot of modern day life as an indigenous woman in a big city. Taking place over a span of decades, The Sentence follows an Ojibwe woman named Tookie as she lives through incarceration, a haunting, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the protests following George Floyd’s murder. It’s a beautiful picture of indigenous life in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Sentence is more than just a ghost story.
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