A review by craftygoat
The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich

4.0

Enjoyed. Didn't go into it realizing it would reference some of the characters from Erdrich books I'd previously read. Loved that it did -- but maybe that left me dissatisfied that it didn't give me more?

Spoiler

Specifically, when Bernard told the drum's history so Faye and her mother could know they were of Pillager descent, I expected that there would be some magic Pillager effect on them. Was disappointed that they never showed even any interest.

Still, a good story of the drum and the various lives it touches. Lots of heartbreak and lots of overcoming.