MaidMerry reviewed Nobody Cries at Bingo by Dawn Dumont
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4 stars
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author. This autobiographical (I think) novel examines life on the rez and the challenges and joys that entails with sharp wit and a good dollop of compassion. Dawn's resilience, imagination, and sense of humour see her through some pretty horrifying experiences, and usually leave the reader laughing at circumstances that would otherwise be shocking and sad. As such, Dawn could be a symbol for Aboriginal people on Turtle Island, who have survived the horrors of colonization and attempts at cultural genocide through resilience, community and family support (broken as that might be), and humour.
More than once, this book brought to mind my favourite Miriam Toews novels, such as The Flying Troutmans. A reader who enoyed that book would also enjoy this one by Dumont.
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author. This autobiographical (I think) novel examines life on the rez and the challenges and joys that entails with sharp wit and a good dollop of compassion. Dawn's resilience, imagination, and sense of humour see her through some pretty horrifying experiences, and usually leave the reader laughing at circumstances that would otherwise be shocking and sad. As such, Dawn could be a symbol for Aboriginal people on Turtle Island, who have survived the horrors of colonization and attempts at cultural genocide through resilience, community and family support (broken as that might be), and humour.
More than once, this book brought to mind my favourite Miriam Toews novels, such as The Flying Troutmans. A reader who enoyed that book would also enjoy this one by Dumont.