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Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
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Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2020

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Leanne Betasamosake Simpson

Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Northern Ontario • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,280 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies?

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.

4.3

2,280 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Poem • Fiction

Setting

Northern Ontario • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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