Wenjack by Joseph Boyden

Wenjack

Joseph Boyden with Martin Škapa (Translator)

60 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Shortlisted for the 2017 OLSN Northern Lit AwardAn Ojibwe boy runs away from a North Ontario Indian School, not realizing just how far away home is. Along the way he's followed by Manitous, spirits of the forest who comment on his plight, cajoling...

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Community Reviews Summary of 928 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
emotional 76%
dark 54%
reflective 49%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
informative 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.23

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