64 pages • 2 hours read
Cherie DimalineHunting by Stars
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Cherie Dimaline's 2021 novel Hunting by Stars, the second installment of the Marrow Thieves series, 17-year-old French is kidnapped by government agents in a post-apocalyptic world where Indigenous people are hunted for their dream-enabling bone marrow. As French's family, including his girlfriend Rose, fights to reunite and survive, they confront systemic oppression and perilous journeys, highlighting a dystopian critique of colonial violence against Indigenous communities. This book includes depictions of imprisonment, physical abuse, sexual abuse, violence, torture, racism, murder, and attempted infanticide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Cherie Dimaline's Hunting by Stars weaves another compelling narrative with well-developed characters and a strong emotional core. Reviewers praise its blend of dystopian elements with indigenous storytelling, yet note occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's lauded for its evocative writing and thought-provoking themes.
Who Should Read Hunting by Stars?
Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games or The Road will be captivated by Cherie Dimaline's Hunting by Stars. This book is ideal for those who appreciate dystopian narratives, Indigenous storytelling, and themes of survival, resistance, and identity. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction with rich cultural layers.