93 pages 3 hours read

Waubgeshig Rice

Moon of the Crusted Snow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Waubgeshig Rice's Moon of the Crusted Snow masterfully combines post-apocalyptic tension with rich cultural exploration. Reviewers praise its haunting atmosphere and powerful themes of resilience and community, though some note a slow-paced start. The novel's Indigenous perspectives and vividly drawn setting are standout elements, providing a profound, thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read Moon of the Crusted Snow?

Readers who enjoy Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice are typically drawn to post-apocalyptic tales with Indigenous perspectives and rich cultural narratives. Fans of Louise Erdrich's Future Home of the Living God or Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven will find this novel compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

780L

Book Details

Genre
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Topics
Depression / Suicide
History: The Americas
Leadership/Organization/Management
Period
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Themes
Identity: Language
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance