Evan, his wife Nicole, and their two children are resilient and remain as positive as possible in the face of overwhelming uncertainty. Evan is caring, kind and selfless; especially when it comes to members of the community who are in need. He is also flawed; he acknowledges his faults, while he tries to battle them. Throughout the story he has a few breaking points, which lead to bigger issues. This novel (especially in audio format) had me hooked from the beginning. The pace is slow, in terms of creeping dread and an unknown threat, and the story captivating, especially when it comes to Anishinaabe history and traditions. There are details woven throughout the story of how it is this community is best suited to survive an apocalyptic event, with their knowledge of how to live off the land and their having lived through generations of hardships. However, the community also has its faults, with some members having fallen under the sway of drugs and alcohol, or others having lost the knowledge of their tribe. It was interesting to see how history has affected community members in different ways, and how the most vulnerable members of the community are swayed by the evil that comes creeping in with the apocalypse. The only issue I found with the novel, as the lead up to the main conflict was so compelling, the actual conflict felt much to abrupt. I wish there had been a bit more to it, it felt rushed. Otherwise, this book was fantastic! Well written, intriguing, with a completely unknown catastrophe (the reader must assume on their own what has happened south of this community), with characters you come to root for, and a terrifying villain (an evil so subtle you question your own assumptions). I highly recommend picking this book up, or even better listen to the audio book. Although, right now was quite the time to be reading about the apocalypse (my fear was heightened by actual events going on). My husband and I decided to listen to this story, because it was the chosen read for One Book, One Community 2020.
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