![]() ![]() There are also a handful of illustrations by Jaime Hernandez throughout the book. ![]() Most of the chapters are in chronological order, with a few exceptions. As Tagaq said in an interview with the Globe and Mail, “I’m worried that people might take my version of this myth as traditional, but I guess that’s not my fault if I can’t write a fictitious book.”Įach chapter focuses on a moment in time and ends with a poem. However, the book’s references shouldn’t be taken as accurate representations of the traditional myth. Spit Tooth also includes references to existing myths. We aren’t given the name of the girl, and, though the book is fictional, parts of the story are based on Tagaq’s personal experiences. The story centers on a girl who grows up in Nunavut during the 1970s. ![]() If you’re interested in coming-of-age stories that don’t shy away from heavy topics, you should check out Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq, a heartfelt narrative told in poetry and prose. This review is written by Dana Svitavsky. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |