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askatknits's review against another edition
5.0
Louise is a magnificent story teller – she has a wonderful way of drawing you into the story and then she unleashes her brilliant characters on you. The writing is masterful, and the story is just brilliant – and complicated – and I loved every little bit of it.
smackie48207's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A family like one hundred years of solitude
hannahjeanie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abbyprinceatwood's review against another edition
4.0
I appreciate the juxtaposition in this book: Catholiciscm and Ojibwe; male and female; doubt and belief; celebrating and grieving. It's a beautifully told story, for sure. I'm so troubled by the rushed ending that felt so unbelievable.
vick11's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
a_shelf_of_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
katiegilley's review against another edition
5.0
This is - so far - my favorite Erdrich novel. It tells the story of Father Damien, the priest who arrived at Little No Horse in 1912 and died in 1996. It is written with gorgeous details and I spent the entire time swooning over Erdrich's prose. I've always enjoyed her stories but found her writing to be top-notch here. So many secrets within the Nanapush, Puyat, and Lazarre clans are uncovered here, as well as Father Damien's own secret life. I am so excited to learn more about these families as I continue to read their stories.
tessm567's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have a lot of questions!!!
"I have done only as I was directed by Jesus, with whom I have a personal understanding."
Great quote.
annie_reads_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75