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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
I don't know if I could explain what happened in the 429 pages of this book
One of the books assigned for my Canadian literature class in university, and it quickly became a favourite. I see new stuff every time I read this book. It's a good read all on its own, but has extra depth if you've done any type of Native American Studies course.
funny and wry while addressing issues of deep importance. I wish I had read this in a can lit class at some point. i would like to spend more time delving into the nuances.
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
brilliant and touching and bonus points for a man writing normal female characters
I wanted to like this book - but I found the style of writing difficult to connect with. I think I would have liked the storylines but I felt continually interrupted.
This book took me awhile to read, not because it wasn't excellent but because it felt a little hard to dive into the narrative for long stretches of time. The cyclical nature of the story and the merging and weaving storylines had a lot of natural stopping points, and I found myself wanting to put it down and think about what had just happened.
It's the first book I've read by King, and I adored how he wove in oral storytelling tradition into a novel structure. The characters were really well drawn, though I found all of their storylines to be depressing, which was a bit much. It was great to have Coyote to liven things up, and those sections were definitely my favourite part.
I'd definitely be interested in reading more of his work in the future, though I think you have to be in the right mood for something cerebral, a little depressing, but overall full of life and mischief.
It's the first book I've read by King, and I adored how he wove in oral storytelling tradition into a novel structure. The characters were really well drawn, though I found all of their storylines to be depressing, which was a bit much. It was great to have Coyote to liven things up, and those sections were definitely my favourite part.
I'd definitely be interested in reading more of his work in the future, though I think you have to be in the right mood for something cerebral, a little depressing, but overall full of life and mischief.
Funny and irreverent but so aware of itself! The humor would trickle away to face the reality this novel wants you to explore and you wouldn't even notice until you were done with the scene. It was just.... so well done. This novel took me on a journey from start to finish. While there were a lot of characters and storylines to keep track of throughout the story, it was definitely a novel which reads like someone telling you a story with all the pauses and restarts and backtracks to cover it. It delved into a lot of what it means to talk to someone rather than with them and how the culture of Indigenous people is treated throughout the world. Definitely worth the read.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The idea of this book really appeals to me, but I found myself losing interest in characters almost immediately after being introduced to them. I'm not sure if it was the language style or the pace, but it just wasn't for me.
"Green Grass, Running Water" is a contemporary novel that weaves together the narratives of several characters, blending Native American mythology, humor, and social commentary. The story revolves around the lives of four Native American men and their interactions with mythical figures as they navigate contemporary challenges and cultural identity. King's narrative skillfully explores issues of colonialism, cultural clashes, and the complexities of modern Native American identity with a blend of wit and profound insight.
"Green Grass, Running Water" is a contemporary novel that weaves together the narratives of several characters, blending Native American mythology, humor, and social commentary. The story revolves around the lives of four Native American men and their interactions with mythical figures as they navigate contemporary challenges and cultural identity. King's narrative skillfully explores issues of colonialism, cultural clashes, and the complexities of modern Native American identity with a blend of wit and profound insight.