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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
I'm not sure this is actually the version I read (and later taught), but I love Sundiata. There's a film that isn't bad, either.
Something a bit different to what I usually read. The writing style is uncomplicated. It is written in the same way as an oral tale would have been told. An interesting story of war and justice.
adventurous
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emotional
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Got about half way through, but didn’t have time to finish in the chaos of end of school.
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
A really interesting look into the oral histories, myths, and legends of Ancient Mali. Really enjoyed it.
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
In the introduction, D. T. Niane explains that he got this story largely from the telling of an old griot in a village in Guinea.
I love traditional wonder tales, and this is a fine one, and enticingly told. It's full of rivalries, sorceries both for and against the hero, clever negotiation of politics as well as magic, heroic speeches (and plenty of proverbs, a distinctive aspect of its style). Also wily women, although this particular storyteller downplays the role of women so much that some passages become downright confusing, and it's up to the notes to explain that this woman did such-and-such and that's why the events of the chapter happened the way they did. And the griot makes sure to give a large role to griots in the story (which gives rise to some of the best passages, like the one about the magical balafon), as well as putting in various statements of the importance of the craft.
I love traditional wonder tales, and this is a fine one, and enticingly told. It's full of rivalries, sorceries both for and against the hero, clever negotiation of politics as well as magic, heroic speeches (and plenty of proverbs, a distinctive aspect of its style). Also wily women, although this particular storyteller downplays the role of women so much that some passages become downright confusing, and it's up to the notes to explain that this woman did such-and-such and that's why the events of the chapter happened the way they did. And the griot makes sure to give a large role to griots in the story (which gives rise to some of the best passages, like the one about the magical balafon), as well as putting in various statements of the importance of the craft.