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Aug 15, 2014
Green Grass Running Water is a novel by Thomas King that connects both the spiritual and real world through real life problems. The book follows 4 major conflicts separately from chapter to chapter. Each one of these conflicts provides their own significant impact to the end of the novel. Conflicts King talks of spans from feminism, social injustice, stereotypes and native Indian struggles. Whether it’s a young man trying to find his way into a better situation in life or a young women deciding who is her true soul mate. Green Grass Running Water is also a great example of a book that can enhance critical thinking in readers. Throughout the book King uses multiple kinds of literary devices and effects to add to the story. These methods of enhancements I found not only made the book more enjoyable but made me think more as a reader. Thomas King, the author of Green Grass Running Water masterfully uses allusions specifically above all other literary devices to create immense depth to situations within the story. The key factor throughout the novel is the struggles native Indians have with the rest of society and King uses these same allusions to help express these conflicts’ significances. The title itself, “Green Grass Running Water” is an allusion of how all and within Canada that is accompanied by green grass and running water is truthfully property of native Indians. Even the title itself expresses social and civil issues native Indians have faced. King’s signature writing style of using small allusions and hints add a lot to a novel such as Green Grass Running Water. All in all, Green Grass Running Water helps its reading audience think and has the audience really connect with the words in the novel. In my opinion, it’s a great book for any reader looking for a challenge and loves a suspenseful ending.