First published 2024
Mighty Red, the latest novel from acclaimed author Louise Erdrich, follows Maggie, a fiercely independent Lakota woman whose family has tended the same stretch of land for generations. When a ruthless oil company sets its sights on Maggie's property, she must draw on her deep wells of strength and tradition to defend what's rightfully hers. As Maggie navigates a labyrinth of legal battles and corporate strong-arming, she confronts the dark history of her people's displacement and the complex legacy she aims to preserve for her children.
Genres: american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, strong-female-lead
Setting: Lakota, United States
Period: Contemporary
592 pages · Paperback · Harper Large Print