archytas 's review for:

Fools Crow by James Welch

4.0

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It is easy to lose yourself in this evocative story of 1870 Montana. Welch has written a compelling protagonist in Fools Crow, who embarks on a heroes journey in a time of tumultuous change (and ultimately destruction). Given the setting, it was much more upbeat than I expected, and much more the celebration of Pikuni/Blackfeet culture and life. All of Welch's characters are rounded, and they breathe life into history, without ever feeling like less than individuals. Just a really good read.