This compelling story is a worthy companion to The Break and The Strangers, to complete a trilogy of unforgettable Metis voices. The central event is the release of Phoenix from prison after 6 years confinement for a vicious assault. The implications are profound; stories and memories are revealed from different perspectives so the exquisite writing creates a type of restorative justice circle where both the victimized and accused confront how their lives have been changed. This is masterful writing with an ending that is both heartbreaking and hopeful.
The Circle – Katherena Vermette
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