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Jul 31, 2017dnlle rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Set in Winnipeg’s North End, The Break begins with Stella, a young Métis mother, witnessing a violent attack outside her home and calling the police. What follows is a haunting story, from multiple perspectives, of the people connected to the victim, as we learn about the events leading up to the attack, and as friends and family grapple with the consequences and whys of the violence. Overall, this is a heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful story about strong women, whose relationship to each other helps them to cope and heal from the violent realities of their lives, and the healing power of family and tradition.