50books_poc | 5/50: Green Grass, Running Water

5) Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King: I don't think I can adequately describe in a short review how much I loved this book. Suffice to say, I loved this book to pieces and if I'm not already the last person to read it, you should all read it too. King does an amazing job of weaving the fantastical into a modern day setting, and playing with various Aboriginal themes and making everything he does feel fresh and new, despite being rooted in a lot of history. The large cast of characters all pop, and their stories are nicely revealed a little bit at at time, in a clever, comic way. It's very funny while also being thoughtful and occasionally uncomfortable, has some great reflections on Canadian identity, and the pages absolutely fly by. Highly recommended.