The Night Watchman
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Summary
The novel «The Night Watchman» by Louise Erdrich is based on the true story of her grandfather, who fought against a bill threatening Native American sovereignty. Set in the 1950s on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota, the story follows Thomas Wazhashk, a night watchman at a factory, as he battles a government policy that could strip his people of their land and rights. Parallel to this is the story of a young woman named Patrice, who is searching for her missing sister in Minneapolis. The novel explores themes of rights struggles, identity, and family bonds, intertwining personal stories with historical events.
Date of publication: 31 July 2024
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Genre: Historical novel