Books Complicated kindness

Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews is a poignant coming-of-age novel set in a strict Mennonite community in Manitoba, Canada. The story follows Nomi Nickel, a rebellious and sharp-witted sixteen-year-old, as she navigates the suffocating rules of her deeply religious community. Abandoned by her mother and sister, Nomi struggles with feelings of isolation, longing, and her desire for freedom while grappling with her father's quiet resignation. Through Nomi's candid voice, Toews explores themes of faith, family, rebellion, and the search for identity with humor, heartbreak, and profound insight.