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A review by j3nnplam
The Native Star by M.K. Hobson
2.0
I liked the premise of this book and the mixed mythologies. For a first novel especially it was a fairly solidly written story, although a lot of the adjectives were so thesaurusy as to be trying just a little too hard.
The big thing I had trouble getting past was the unapologetic and unredeemed racism towards the Miwok. Emily's initial response may have been understandable in terms of historic representation, but given that the Miwok were not the scalping savages she assumed and the huge honor and sacrifice Koné make for her I really wish there had been some realization and acknowledgment that she was wrong. It was all strangely dismissive on the part of the author given how important Koné's contribution was.
The big thing I had trouble getting past was the unapologetic and unredeemed racism towards the Miwok. Emily's initial response may have been understandable in terms of historic representation, but given that the Miwok were not the scalping savages she assumed and the huge honor and sacrifice Koné make for her I really wish there had been some realization and acknowledgment that she was wrong. It was all strangely dismissive on the part of the author given how important Koné's contribution was.