The Sasquatch at home
- 49 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Award-winning novelist talks about family, culture, and place with disarming honesty and wry irony.
Eden Robinson Book order
Eden Robinson, a member of the Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations, crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of life on reserve, often weaving in supernatural elements. Her work is celebrated for its distinctive voice and stylistic prowess, capturing raw realities while featuring resilient female characters navigating these challenging landscapes. Robinson tackles themes of identity, family, and trauma with profound empathy and unflinching honesty, producing literature that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Her powerful storytelling has established her as a significant voice in contemporary Canadian literature.
- 2011
- 2007
Blood Sports
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The novel delves into the tumultuous relationship between cousins Tom and Jeremy Bauer, set against the gritty backdrop of Vancouver's Downtown East Side. Tom, ensnared in Jeremy's world of crime, faces a perilous situation when his conversations with the police come to light. Alongside Paulie, his girlfriend and recovering addict, they become central figures in a dangerous game involving powerful adversaries. Eden Robinson masterfully weaves tension and complex character dynamics, showcasing her storytelling prowess in this gripping narrative.
- 2001
Monkey Beach
- 377 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Growing up a tough, wild tomboy, swimming, fighting and fishing in the remote Native village of Kitamaat, where the land slips into the green ocean on the northern edge of the world and strange things bubble below the surface, LisaMarie has always been different. Visited by ghosts and shapeshifters, tormented by premonitions, she can't escape the sense that something terrible is waiting for her at the end of the line. Then one day her little brother Jimmy goes missing at sea, and as LisaMarie sits waiting for news, aged nineteen but feeling a hundred, she sorts through the blackest secrets of her damaged life, in search of hope. Wild, sensuous and terrifying, MONKEY BEACH binds our most primal fears to an exquisitely haunting landscape in an unforgettable modern ghost story.
- 1998
Traplines
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The book presents a quartet of poignant stories centered on young individuals grappling with the constraints of family dynamics. Each tale delves into the complexities of familial relationships, highlighting the emotional struggles and haunting experiences that shape their lives. With a unique voice recognized by the New York Times, the author explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of family on personal growth. These unforgettable narratives resonate with anyone who has felt trapped by their roots.