Shadow Tag

In Shadow Tag, bestselling author Louise Erdrich presents a gripping exploration of love, identity, and survival within a tumultuous marriage. When Irene America discovers her husband Gil has been reading her diary, she creates a secret record of her truth while manipulating another diary he can find. Their family life spirals into violence and secrecy as Irene battles alcoholism, leading to a profound examination of their relationship's complexities and the shadows that entwine them. Through alternating journals and a candid third-person narrative, Erdrich delves into the intricate dynamics of a family's quest for redemption.