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The Unnatural and Accidental Women

Marie Clements
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The Unnatural and Accidental Women

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2005

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Marie Clements

The Unnatural and Accidental Women

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Vancouver, Canada • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Unnatural and Accidental Women by Marie Clements is a powerful play exploring the lives and deaths of Indigenous women in Vancouver. It weaves real-life events with fiction, highlighting issues of systemic violence and marginalization. The narrative follows a daughter uncovering the truth about her mother's death, revealing a broader pattern of injustice against Indigenous women.

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

320 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unnatural and Accidental Women by Marie Clements is praised for its powerful exploration of Indigenous women's issues and its lyrical, haunting prose. Reviewers commend its blend of mystery and social commentary. However, some note its complex narrative structure can be challenging. Overall, Clements delivers a compelling, thought-provoking work that resonates deeply.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unnatural and Accidental Women?

Ideal for readers interested in Indigenous narratives, feminist themes, and social justice, The Unnatural and Accidental Women offers a compelling exploration similar to works like The Break by Katherena Vermette and Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson, focusing on the intersection of personal and societal trauma.

4.0

320 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Vancouver, Canada • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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