The Sentence
Book • 2021
The novel follows Tookie, an Ojibwe woman who, after being released from prison, works at a small independent bookstore haunted by the ghost of Flora, the store's most annoying customer.
The story spans from November 2019 to November 2020, incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
It delves into issues of race, colonialism, the prison system, and the power of literature, while maintaining a balance of humor, warmth, and profound emotional depth.
The story spans from November 2019 to November 2020, incorporating the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.
It delves into issues of race, colonialism, the prison system, and the power of literature, while maintaining a balance of humor, warmth, and profound emotional depth.
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Praised by Jessica Owens for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
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Recommended by Joanna Robinson as a wonderful author.
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