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Tomson Highway

Kiss of the Fur Queen

Tomson HighwayFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Tomson Highway

Kiss of the Fur Queen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 1950s-1970s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway follows Cree brothers Jeremiah and Gabriel Okimasis from their idyllic northern Manitoba childhood, through the traumatic experiences of abuse at a Christian residential school, and into their adult lives where they reclaim their identities through music and dance, incorporating elements of Cree storytelling and cosmology. The book depicts child abuse, violence, and sexual violence.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,937 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway masterfully combines Cree mythology with a poignant narrative about cultural survival and personal identity. Readers praise its lyrical prose and rich character development. Some find its nonlinear structure challenging, potentially hindering the flow for less patient readers. Nonetheless, the novel remains powerful and evocative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kiss of the Fur Queen?

Readers who appreciate Kiss of the Fur Queen by Tomson Highway are often drawn to poignant narratives about Indigenous experiences, cultural identity, and resilience. Similar to Louise Erdrich’s Love Medicine, this novel appeals to those interested in rich, character-driven stories that explore the complexities of heritage and survival.

4.1

2,937 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 1950s-1970s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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