Reviews

Wenjack by Joseph Boyden

jgurniak's review against another edition

4.0

A well done glimpse into one of Canada's darkest parts of history.

squidopedia's review against another edition

4.0

I most definitely think this book is over-rated BUT I did love the read and for someone who has no idea about the history of the indigenous children, this is an awesome eye opener. It's a great gate-way to other books on the same topic. It was simple and an easy read.

I think other books on the same topic would be a better read, though.

terriandree's review

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

marno_klass's review against another edition

Heartbreaking, especially because it’s true. The illustrations by Kent Monkman really make it so gorgeous.
I recommend this to anyone trying to build empathy for the many indigenous children who suffered through Canadian residential schools.

victoriafrost1991's review against another edition

2.0

To be honest, not one of my favorite book from Joseph Boyden. Thought it could have been flushed out more in differentiating the boys thought process, speech and action, which seemed melded together.

koseto_tliterature's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

kikireads999's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

grayjay's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful. Heart-wrenching. As a teacher, my mind is whirring rapidly about different ways I could teach this.

milly_42069's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

cardboard_box's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75