Bite-Sized Book Review: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
If you're looking for something to read, maybe try this.
I’ve been reading a lot more than usual lately. Not that it’s a bad thing. I didn’t read for leisure much as a teacher, but since leaving the profession I find I have the energy and attention span to enjoy a book. In light of this, I thought it would be fun to write short reviews of the books I’ve been reading. This way, I have to write something weekly, and I have to keep reading. Imagine having to trick yourself into doing things you like to do. Anyway…I don’t want to write a book report but I do want to share my thoughts and maybe even start a conversation about the book. Don’t worry - I won’t include any spoilers.
Without further ado, please enjoy the inaugural Bite-Sized Book Review about the 2009 Polish novel Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, 2009
Summary: An English teacher in Poland investigates a series of strange murders in her small town.
I’m enthralled by the main character, Mrs. Duszejko (she doesn’t like her first name). She’s so delightfully weird. I like that Drive Your Plow is written from the perspective of an older, unmarried, childless woman. Also, the first victim is Big Foot, who lives in Mrs. Duszejko’s neighborhood and his presence is not alarming or unusual in this story. Overall, it’s a little preachy but I thoroughly enjoyed the book. This is one I can read again. Highly recommend.