Over Thanksgiving, I indulged in The Orenda by Joseph Boyden. Some of you may already know about my intense addiction to fiction novels, but during the teaching season, I have to keep it under control, or I would spend every spare moment hidden away with a book. My Mom actually had to hide books on me when she wanted me to clean my room when I was a child/teenager. Good thing she is not in Ottawa to do the same thing to me now!:)
Anyways, back to the point. Three Day Road was the first book I read by Joseph Boyden and I was blown away. Though I'm a happy person myself, I find that books that leave you reflecting (usually on the unfairness of the world) are the ones that are remembered most. Boyden has definitely hit the nail on the head regarding native affairs in Canada. The Orenda makes one reconsider our Nation's history and question our part in it. His accounts through characters on all sides of the story show the depth of his understanding and research into the subject.
I don't want to give away the whole story, so go read it yourself! I look forward to hearing your comments about the book.
