Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
The Night Watchman
by Louise Erdrich
Summary
Based on the life of the author's grandfather, the novel tells the story of a night watchman who fights against the "termination" of Native American tribes in the 1950s.
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Historical Context & Significance
Erdrich finally won after decades of being a finalist; the book is a tribute to the resilience of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.