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leighreadsalot's review against another edition
adventurous
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
gayle_g's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
3.75
It took me a long time to finish this book as it was a hard read. It is sad to be reminded of how the social fabric of Native American society, along with all people of color living in the US, has been damaged by the lack of respect shown by white people as a way of subjugation. The suffering brought about by lack of autonomy appears to be especially hard for Native women. The main character is a very strong, wise, and resourceful woman whose kindness and acceptance of the wisdom of native culture provided a better way of working with the indigenous people of Little No Horse. Louise Erdrich's prose and appreciation of nature kept me reading through the tragic events and into the happy times.
krista_lee's review against another edition
Thanks to Mackenzie for lending me this one. It's lovely reading -- smart and beautifully descriptive and biting all at once.
maggsrichardson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
bodo_johnson's review against another edition
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
4.5
jbright's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
aericsson's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sayward18's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
mcr1955's review against another edition
5.0
delightfully unique, engaging characters. Loved Agnes, the main character who holds all of the individual stories together. Wonderful ending.