@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
"The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich
Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Summary: Based on the life of Erdrich’s grandfather, The Night Watchman follows Thomas Wazhashk, a night watchman at a factory in rural North Dakota and a tribal leader fighting against a government bill that threatens Native American land. The novel explores themes of family, social justice, and the power of community while reflecting on the strength of indigenous peoples.