Storyteller by Leslie Marmon Silko

Storyteller

Leslie Marmon Silko

278 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A collection of stories focuses on contemporary Native American concerns--white injustice, the fragmenting of the Indian community, and the loss of tribal identity--and recalls Indian legends and tribal stories.

Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
informative 66%
challenging 50%
reflective 41%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 42%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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