45 pages 1 hour read

Tanya Tagaq

Split Tooth

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult | Published in 2018

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Reviews & Readership

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Tanya Tagaq's Split Tooth blends poetic prose, traditional Inuit storytelling, and stark illustrations to create a visceral reading experience. Praised for its raw emotion and cultural authenticity, the book pushes the boundaries of genre. Critics note, however, that its graphic content and nonlinear narrative may challenge some readers. Overall, it's a powerful and unique literary work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Split Tooth?

Readers who savor a blend of poetic storytelling, Inuit culture, and spiritual realism will find Split Tooth captivating. Fans of Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven or Louise Erdrich's LaRose will appreciate Tanya Tagaq's evocative, lyrical exploration of indigenous life and mysticism.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Magical Realism
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil