Gardens in the Dunes by Leslie Marmon Silko

Gardens in the Dunes

Leslie Marmon Silko

480 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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A sweeping, multifaceted tale of a young Native American pulled between the cherished traditions of a heritage on the brink of extinction and an encroaching white culture, Gardens in the Dunes is the powerful story of one woman’s quest to reconcil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
hopeful 72%
adventurous 63%
reflective 63%
informative 36%
sad 36%
dark 27%
tense 27%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

slow 90%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.87

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