The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
This novel is a powerful exploration of the life of a Native American community in the 1950s, focusing on a determined night watchman who fights against a Congressional effort to dispossess his people of their land. Inspired by the author's own grandfather, the story weaves together the lives of several characters, each navigating personal and collective struggles amidst the backdrop of historical injustices. Through a narrative that blends the spiritual with the political, the book not only portrays the resilience and complexity of its characters but also offers a poignant critique of the policies that sought to undermine Native American identity and sovereignty.
The 6129th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 464
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 66th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)