- Taschenbuch: 343 Seiten
- Verlag: Portage & Main Pr; Auflage: Critical (Juni 1999)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1894110439
- ISBN-13: 978-1894110433
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 21,4 x 14,2 x 2 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 181.103 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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I had to read "In search of April Raintree" and it left me with ambiguous feelings.
The story is about April and Cheryl Raintree, two Métis sisters from Winnipeg born into an ambience of neglect and alcoholism. Removed from their parents and separated from each other, they grow up in various foster homes and go through different developments. While Cheryl, whose ethnic provenience is visible, takes ever-growing pride in being a Métis and makes efforts to ameliorate the situation of the her population in Canada, April's indian heritage is undistinguishable in her looks and her only aim in life seems to be her assimilation to the white middle-class society.
The book might awake the empathy and interest of an unaware reader (e.g. a european like me) in the situation of the Canadian native and Métis population, but apart from its function as such I'm not all too fond of it. This is not saying the book was garbage, but to my taste, the story, the characters and to a certain degree the style of writing are just a bit too plain and obvious, the development of the characters and their emotions displayed are always a bit too lofty to be deep or realistic and allow identification. Everything seems to be focussed on the plot and the message behind it. While some of the book is pretty graphic and realistic, some is downright cheesy.
"In Search of April Raintree" seems to me a piece of identificatory literature that is in its way moving and not made badly, but I think the book is utterly focussed on the native subject and apart from that one shouldn't expect too much literary and psychological depth or emotional credibility. It's something I'd give to teenagers as I figure it might suit their way of reading and encourage thinking.
Well, as for the detailed rape scene, I suppose there are parents who would not want their children to read that.
The story is about April and Cheryl Raintree, two Métis sisters from Winnipeg born into an ambience of neglect and alcoholism. Removed from their parents and separated from each other, they grow up in various foster homes and go through different developments. While Cheryl, whose ethnic provenience is visible, takes ever-growing pride in being a Métis and makes efforts to ameliorate the situation of the her population in Canada, April's indian heritage is undistinguishable in her looks and her only aim in life seems to be her assimilation to the white middle-class society.
The book might awake the empathy and interest of an unaware reader (e.g. a european like me) in the situation of the Canadian native and Métis population, but apart from its function as such I'm not all too fond of it. This is not saying the book was garbage, but to my taste, the story, the characters and to a certain degree the style of writing are just a bit too plain and obvious, the development of the characters and their emotions displayed are always a bit too lofty to be deep or realistic and allow identification. Everything seems to be focussed on the plot and the message behind it. While some of the book is pretty graphic and realistic, some is downright cheesy.
"In Search of April Raintree" seems to me a piece of identificatory literature that is in its way moving and not made badly, but I think the book is utterly focussed on the native subject and apart from that one shouldn't expect too much literary and psychological depth or emotional credibility. It's something I'd give to teenagers as I figure it might suit their way of reading and encourage thinking.
Well, as for the detailed rape scene, I suppose there are parents who would not want their children to read that.
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I am a high school student that just finished reading "In Search of April Raintree" and I must say that it is the one of the best books ever written! It is a story about a Metis girl named April and her sister Cheryl. She was taken away from her parents by social services at a young age. It tells how she struggled from foster home to foster home. Separated from her sister. It gives you a closer look at how foster children grow up and it isn't always pretty! The two girls have totally different values and beliefs but struggle to stay close. I must warn you that this book is pretty graphic, but people should know about what April went through. If you want a good book, read this one. If you can't handle reality then it probably isn't for you.
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A Canadian novel that should be required reading.
5. Februar 2004
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This story was written and set in my hometown of Winnipeg. I'm writing a review not because I feel the need to examine or analyse, but rather because this book had a major impact on me when I was around 13 and I think its incredible that it has not gained greater recognition/appreciation.
To summarize in brief, this book is a told through the eyes of April, a young Metis girl whose parents are caring but neglectful alcoholics. The story follows April and her sister, Cheryl, as they are taken from their parents and enter the foster care system. Passed from white family to white family, their lives are comfortable at best, hell at the worst; never are they truly at home, rarely do they see their parents. Their experiences differ because they are split up almost immediately. Their difference in experience lead them down divided paths - one of them extremely tragic.
As a teenage white girl, this book shocked and horrified me. Out of all the books I read during that time period, I think this one drew the most empathy and the most lasting reaction. I can still recall the nightmarish rape scene from this book and cringe at the memory. Culleton is an amazing writer. She draws you into the story and the hearts of the characters. Its impossible to put the book down and simply forget about what you've read. I believe Culleton based the book on her own experiences, but I'm not certain. What I do know for a fact is that this book is realistic. I live in this city, I grew up in the neigbourhood written about, and friends of mine work for CFS (Child & Family Services). This book is not an exaggeration and knowing that for a fact when you read it makes for even more of an impact.
The story is dramatic and touching. I reread it a number of times - first the "censored" version and then In Search of April Raintree (uncensored) after my school librarian told me about it. I'm almost tempted to say its not a book for kids, but then I don't think it did me any harm. It woke me up a bit, definitely. I remember sobbing in an armchair after finishing it.
The characters stay with you. Like all well-written books, this one is literally mood-altering. The writing is so well done that you become the main character and feel almost a physical pain over what she endures and suffers. If anything, this book should be read to encourage simple empathy. At best, it could be hoped that it would provide greater understanding and insight into the experiences of many children and over the well... no other word but 'plight' is coming to mind right now, so the 'plight' of many Native/Metis Canadian people.
(I'm sleepy as I write this but I'm hoping my recommendation will hold up. Also, I just checked online and found this: "Although only loosely based on Culleton's own childhood experiences as a foster child, the book is dedicated to her two sisters, who, like Cheryl Raintree, commited suicide as adults.")
~illyria
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An Awesome Book!
13. Juni 2000
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I am a high school student that just finished reading "In Search of April Raintree" and I must say that it is the one of the best books ever written! It is a story about a Metis girl named April and her sister Cheryl. She was taken away from her parents by social services at a young age. It tells how she struggled from foster home to foster home. Separated from her sister. It gives you a closer look at how foster children grow up and it isn't always pretty! The two girls have totally different values and beliefs but struggle to stay close. I must warn you that this book is pretty graphic, but people should know about what April went through. If you want a good book, read this one. If you can't handle reality then it probably isn't for you.
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Review: In Search of April Raintree
11. Februar 2001
Format:Taschenbuch
Beatrice Culleton Mosionier's "In Search of April Raintree" is a masterfully written fiction novel about two Metis sisters seperated from their family and each other at a young age. The novel, although fiction, gives the reader an all too true account of the plight of the native people. The story follows the two sisters' seperate yet intimately connective lives. That's all I choose to say about the story line as the novel works on many levels. It is brilliantly written and intriguing how the characters evolve and influence each other throughout the book. To say any more would be a disservice to the potential reader. ENJOY!
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