A review by tanisha1207
Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book has a raw, haunting writing style that feels like wandering through a graveyard with your favorite sad playlist on repeat. I liked the eerie graveyard setting and the thoughtful exploration of death. It felt like we were in Winifred’s feelings while she struggled with identity and loss. 

I think this would have hit harder for me as a teen, especially when I was going through a similar emotional journey. It has an honest, introspective tone that I think a lot of younger readers will connect to. I also appreciated the Indigenous and sapphic representation. I don’t think this story will stick with me, but I think it’s an important read for the right audience.