Waterlily by Raymond J. Demallie, Ella Cara Deloria

Waterlily

Raymond J. Demallie, Ella Cara Deloria

244 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Description

This novel of the Dakota Sioux written by Sioux ethnologist Deloria takes protagonist Waterlily\xa0through the everyday and the extraordinary events of a Sioux woman's life.

Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

informative 81%
reflective 81%
emotional 50%
adventurous 37%
challenging 18%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

3.79

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