About the book
Amid the grandeur of the remothe Pacific Northwest stands Kingcome, a village so ancient that, according to Kwakiutl myth, it was founded by the two brothers left on earth after the great flood. The Native Americans who still live there call it Quee, a place of such incredible natural richness that hunting and fishing remains a primary food source.

But the old culture of totems and potlatch is being replaced by a new culture of prefab housing and alcoholism. Kincome's younger generation is disenchanted and alienated from its heritage. And now, coming upriver is a young vicar, Mark Brian, on a journey of discovery that can teach him - and us - about life, death, and the transforming power of love.

My opinion
It is a book we read in the English Book Club here in Leipzig and I must admit I would have never choosen the book for myself to read. That's the good thing of a book club, you read books, you would have otherwise never picked up.
I liked it very much. The beginning was a bit strange and hard to get into but then the book unfolds its beauty. It's not only about the vicar comming to a remote village deep in the Canadian woods and teaching the natives about the christian god (I usually avoid books with a missionary contanent) but the fact was not too much present. Mark was there because it is his job and he acted very patient, smart and sensible when dealing with the natives. The book is more about friendship, trust but also loss and alienation. And the end really brought me to tears, but it was fitting.

Startbefüllung in meiner English-BookBox

I take it out of the box.

I loved reading the book. It's full of humanity and wisdom. The problem the Indians have faced and still do is losing their young people to a different culture and this aspect is always present in this story.

Travelling to Canada :-)

Arrived! Thank you very much for sharing it with me.