Joseph Boyden
Joseph Boyden is a Canadian novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his novels exploring the historical and contemporary experience of First Nations peoples.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Three Day Road
The novel follows the intertwined lives of two Cree friends, Xavier Bird and Elijah Weesageechak, who leave their native Canada to serve as snipers in the trenches of World War I. As they navigate the horrors of war, their bond is tested by the brutal realities they face and the differing paths they choose. Upon returning home, Xavier is physically and emotionally scarred, and he embarks on a healing journey with his aunt, Niska, who shares her own stories of survival and resilience. Through their shared narratives, the novel explores themes of identity, trauma, and the enduring strength of cultural heritage.
The 9230th Greatest Book of All Time
