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tree_branch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
abbeyrode's review
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Racism and Sexual content
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
shanaya_ron's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I loved it. But more than the story I loved the writing. Momaday showcased how beautifully one can combine tradition and transition. The story in no way or form undermined the character arcs but placed greater importance on making sure the story is told. As Momaday wrote it himself, only by telling the story is the story being kept alive.
For someone who wishes to go into this story blindly, here are some pointers without any spoilers.
The novel does not follow a linear narrative form. There are numerous gaps in the narrative. Results shown, questions raised but left unanswered.
However, one must note that the novel is following the traditional oral storytelling form, thus, it is only right to invoke a similar feeling in the reader.
As the oral traditions are being squashed, Momaday uses his writing skills to bring forth this story of Abel, Francisco, Benally, Milly and Angela. These are just some of the many characters in the story.
This novel is a culmination of Navajo oral tradition and fiction writing tradition. Both equally independent but where one is losing its future and the other is losing its essense here they come together to coexist and survive.
For someone who wishes to go into this story blindly, here are some pointers without any spoilers.
The novel does not follow a linear narrative form. There are numerous gaps in the narrative. Results shown, questions raised but left unanswered.
However, one must note that the novel is following the traditional oral storytelling form, thus, it is only right to invoke a similar feeling in the reader.
As the oral traditions are being squashed, Momaday uses his writing skills to bring forth this story of Abel, Francisco, Benally, Milly and Angela. These are just some of the many characters in the story.
This novel is a culmination of Navajo oral tradition and fiction writing tradition. Both equally independent but where one is losing its future and the other is losing its essense here they come together to coexist and survive.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail