Cut off, people become passive and confused. With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Seller Inventory # 9781770414006Ī daring post-apocalyptic novel from a powerful rising literary voice Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. I give this novel 4 out of 5 stars and would absolutely recommend you add it to your TBR's.' - Starlight Books Blog 'Moon of the Crusted Snow is an uncommon dystopia, both wistful and tough, in which there's nothing all that new about the end of everything.' - Foreword Reviews Moon of the Crusted Snow imagines a small community on the precipice of winter without power or communication where leaders must grapple with control, restore order, and save their people from a grave fate. This title will appeal to fans of literary science fiction akin to Cormac McCarthy as well as to readers looking for a fresh voice in indigenous fiction.' - Craig Clark for Booklist 'Moon of the Crusted Snow gets straight to the point with minimal fluff but still adds enough detail so you feel like you're a part of the roller coaster nosediving into hell. 'This slow-burning thriller is also a powerful story of survival and will leave readers breathless.' - Publishers Weekly 'Rice seamlessly injects Anishinaabe language into the dialogue and creates a beautiful rendering of the natural world. And as one society collapses, another is reborn. Blending action and allegory, Moon of the Crusted Snow upends our expectations. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavor to restore order while grappling with a grave decision. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. The community leadership loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. A daring post-apocalyptic thriller from a powerful rising literary voice.
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