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carmanj's review
4.0
From the author of “The Marrow Thieves” (which is also terrific), “Red Rooms” is Cherie Dimaline’s first book from 2007. A collection of short stories with a great premise: Naomi is an Indigenous woman who works as a cleaning lady at a hotel. The stories are about the people who stay there. Each one is introduced in her voice with the details she observes. Her imagination fills in the rest. A very accomplished debut, I’m becoming interested in reading all of her work!
julieh46's review
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
melanief's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wheresthebirds's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
creatrix's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
read_nap_repeat's review
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
arachnophobia's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Haunting and very sad but beautifully written.
ketonks's review
4.0
Having worked in hotel myself, I loved this concept and perspective of the limitless stories each guest carries with them. Dimaline is an insightful writer and this short work is packed with depth.
ktonks's review
4.0
Having worked in hotel myself, I loved this concept and perspective of the limitless stories each guest carries with them. Dimaline is an insightful writer and this short work is packed with depth.
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