38 pages • 1 hour read
Tomson HighwayThe Rez Sisters
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1986A 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
The Rez Sisters by Tomson Highway is a two-act play that follows seven women on the Wasaychigan Hill Indian Reserve in Canada as they plan a trip to Toronto for a major bingo game, revealing their dreams and struggles along the way. Sensitive topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and illness are discussed throughout the play.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tomson Highway's The Rez Sisters is lauded for its vibrant portrayal of Indigenous women and their dreams, interwoven with humor and heartache. Critics praise its rich character development and cultural resonance. Some note the play can feel disjointed or overly ambitious, but it remains a powerful, essential work that explores personal and communal resilience.
Who Should Read The Rez Sisters?
Ideal for readers interested in indigenous culture, feminist themes, and dark humor, The Rez Sisters will captivate fans of works like Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine or Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Those who appreciate dramatic storytelling intertwined with social issues will find this play fulfilling.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Play: Drama
Realism
Identity: Gender
Identity: Sexuality
Life/Time: Mortality & Death