For #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation I wanted to share my #currentread The Circle by Katherena Vermette
I have decided to take a pause on reading this book as I recently realized it is part of a trilogy and want to read the other two books before I finish this one. I have read that it can be read as a stand alone, but I am finding the many different characters a bit hard to keep track of for two reasons: first, I think reading the trilogy in order would help me follow the characters better, second, I think that reading it on my kindle is making it harder for me to keep track of everything. Being able to easily flip back to past chapters would be helpful I think.
One of Vermette's other books, The Break was actually on my #23in2023 #mustreads list for this year, but I just happened to find The Circle on Netgalley and started reading it without realizing the trilogy aspect.
So far I am reallllllly enjoying this book. As mentioned, I am finding it a bit hard to keep the characters straight, but I honestly feel like that's a me problem not an author problem. I actually feel like Vermette does a really fantastic job of character development. I love meeting her new characters and connecting with each of them in a personal way, hence why I feel the need to go back before reading what feels like a spoiler and finishing the book. The fact that this book is set in my hometown and addresses the problems Winnipeg faces when it comes to poverty, crime, addiction, Missing and Murdered Indigenous 2 Spirit, Women and Girls, intergenerational trauma, racism, foster care, violence and more, is definitely a huge part of why I am devouring this book, but really this is a must read for all Canadians.
Thanks SO much to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book. I cannot wait to come back to it once I have finished the other two books and feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to read this book for free. I plan to purchase a physical copy of this book and donate it as a pay it forward opportunity in the future.
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