peeled_grape's Reviews (158)

Reference for: Christian colonialism, indigenous genocide, indigenous stories, hybrid collection, assimilation, residential schools, racism

Reference for: sexism, antisemitism, white Christian patriarchy, polyamory, polyandry, horror, disability (+violence and monstrosity), “madness”

Approachable. A good insight into indigenous relationships with the natural world that, finally, made me understand the logic--it goes beyond spirituality. Each chapter is self-contained and describes lessons different plants/natural features can teach us. A more hopeful approach to climate change and the Anthropocene. 

Wendigo as metaphor for capitalism/capitalist greed. Market economy vs. gift economy. 

I liked this one a lot better the second time around. I’m wondering why Delaney has such an invested interest in us being and remaining confused—it’s a major part of the novel, down to the style of consistently interrupted sentences. I’m also curious about how to read the war, which happens nearly entirely in the background of the novel, and is no real concern to Bron. It’s funny in its absurdity, and its total commitment to the bit. The lack of self awareness Bron has is stunning. Lots to unpack here lolll