Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko

262 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The great Native American Novel of a battered veteran returning home to heal his mind and spirit More than thirty-five years since its original publication, Ceremony remains one of the most profound and moving works of Native American literature,...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 73%
challenging 58%
dark 51%
sad 42%
tense 24%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 11%
informative 9%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 35%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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