The Round House by Louise Erdrich (2012)
The Round House by Louise Erdrich (2012)
The novel follows a 13-year-old Ojibwe boy named Joe who lives on a reservation in North Dakota.
Joe's mother is a victim of a brutal attack which has left her unable to cope and speak about the incident.
Joe and his friends try to uncover the truth behind the attack and the mysterious figure responsible.
Joe's father, a tribal judge, is struggling with his own feelings of powerlessness and impotence.
Joe and his friends take matters into their own hands and embark on a series of dangerous adventures.
Joe learns of his own power and the power of his community as they seek justice.
The story is set against a backdrop of the deep cultural divide between Native Americans and other cultures.
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