Shell Shaker by LeAnne Howe

Shell Shaker

LeAnne Howe

227 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced
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Description

Red Shoes, the most formidable Choctaw warrior of the eighteenth century, was assassinated by his own people. Why does his death haunt Auda Billy, an Oklahoma Choctaw woman accused in 1991 of murdering Choctaw Chief Redford McAlester? Moving betwe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
inspiring 66%
challenging 55%
dark 55%
emotional 55%
mysterious 44%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.91

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