The novel is divided into three sections narrated by three different Native American women: Rayona, Christine, and Ida. Rayona's narrative begins at the hospital, where she is playing cards with her mother, Christine, who drinks heavily and is frequently hospitalized. Rayona's father, Elgin, arrives and argues with Christine. Rayona leaves for the parking lot and finds Christine trying to break into their car. Christine says she is going to crash the car so Rayona can collect the life insurance payment. Rayona forces her way into the car and she and her mother drive off. Christine decides to leave their home in Seattle and return to the reservation in Montana where she grew up. Christine and Rayona spend the night packing and leave the next day.
The car breaks down a mile away from Christine's mother's house, and Christine and Rayona walk the rest of the way. Christine's mother, Ida (whom they both call Aunt Ida), is not glad to see Christine. Christine runs off, leaving Rayona......
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Approximate Word Count: 1611
Approximate Pages: 7 (260 words per double-spaced page) |