Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2020
368
Poem • Fiction
Northern Ontario • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
In Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson explores themes of resilience, connection, and Indigenous identity through the experiences of seven characters intertwined with nature and community. The narrative weaves prose, poetry, and song to convey the struggles and triumphs within a colonized world, emphasizing kinship and the reclamation of Indigenous ways of knowing.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Dark
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Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is praised for its innovative narrative style and lyrical prose, deeply rooted in Indigenous storytelling. Reviewers commend its exploration of themes like community, resilience, and identity. However, some find the non-linear structure challenging. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and enriching read.
Readers who appreciate Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson likely enjoy innovative narrative structures, Indigenous perspectives, and lyrical prose. Fans of The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline or There There by Tommy Orange may find this resonant.
2,280 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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368
Poem • Fiction
Northern Ontario • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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