The Round House

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

Age: YA

Rating: 7/10
Difficulty: Low
Page Count: 317
Recommended for: Teens, Adults

The Round House is a fabulous book written by the Chippewa Native American Louise Erdrich. Her novel describes a newly teenage boy, Joe, coming of age during a difficult part of his life. His lovely mother, Geraldine, is raped by an unknown man in the aptly titled round house. Bazil, her husband, a lawyer for the tribe, and Joe spend the novel attempting to uncover and prosecute the killer, both legally and in their minds, all while Joe is simply searching to find who he truly is. At times, he wants to be an adult; but others, just a child.

Overall, I would say the public had a better perception of this book than I did. While it was enjoyable and definitely a page turner, it lacked the depth that truly classic books give. Sections became slightly dry and boring, would pick up for 20 pages, and then die back down again. Overall, it is a great read for a lazy afternoon, especially if you would like to gain some insight on the plights of the Native Americans. 

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