Scan barcode
cloudsinthecupboard's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cdjdhj's review against another edition
3.0
This an Alaskan native American legend of two old women who are abandoned by their people during a particularly hard winter. Without enough food, the elders of the tribe leave the two women, considered a burden to their community, to die. The two women that they are in fact stronger than they or anyone else believed them to be, and certainly, not ready to give up and die. This is an interesting little book with a good story and moral. It is worth reading. I also learned something about the Gwich'in band of the Athabaskan people.
afabbi's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ironsandwine's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
martinvaino's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
suzehint's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hmbrokaw's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
elabella's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
Subtitled: "An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and survival." Wallis recorded this, one of many stories told her by her mother round the fire each night. I liked that the old women took their destiny into their own hands - "if we are going to die, let us die trying." A story that teaches us the value of experience and perseverance. A wonderful story.