![]() I know some will read this work and think of it as a novel filled with magical and supernatural elements that are meant to be entertaining but I encourage those who choose to read the Trickster trilogy (and any Indigenous fiction) to remember that medicine women & men, the use of good & bad medicine, as well as intense visions, dreams and spirits are a sacred and essential part of First Nations culture. Robinson has written an intriguing novel that not only delves into the ongoing effects of intergenerational trauma, residential schools and substance abuse but also the importance of holding onto traditional ways of life. Editions for Son of a Trickster: 0345810783 (Hardcover published in 2017), 0345810791 (Paperback published in 2018), (Kindle Edition published in 2017). ![]() We see Jared encounter Wee’git and uncover many startling secrets about his life and the lives of his entire family. This is the Trickster we’re introduced to in Eden Robinson’s “Son of a Trickster,” along with the 16 year old protagonist Jared who is navigating a turbulent, dizzying alcohol filled life while trying to take care of his drug addled parents. In the British Columbia/North Coast region, they grew up with stories of Wee’git, a Trickster who often appeared in the form of a raven. A hero, a sly shape shifting (sometimes two spirited) Trickster who teaches children what to do by doing the exact opposite. I grew up with stories of Nanabush/Nanabozho. ![]() ![]() ![]() Many Indigenous children grew up hearing stories of Tricksters who were known by different names in each tribe. ![]()
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