Reviews

Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection by Jerry Carr, Greg Rodgers, Evan Keeling, Thomas C. Cumming Jr., Rand Arrington, Jack Gladstone, Michael Thompson, Jon Sperry, David Smith, Dimi Macheras, Andy Bennett, Mary Eyley, Paul Zdepski, Andrew Cohen, Dan Jones, Joseph Stands With Many, Dayton Edmonds, Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac, John Bear Mitchell, Roy Boney Jr., Jim8Ball, Elaine Grinnell, Megan Baehr, Joyce Bear, Miah Farritor, Beckee Garris, Pat Lewis, Jacob Warrenfeltz, Tim Tingle, Eirik Thorsgard, Scott White, Matt Dembicki, J. Chris Campbell, Jason Copeland, Sunny Dooley, Michael J. Auger, John Active, Eldrena Douma, Michelle Silva, Chris Piers, Mike Short, Jonathan Perry, Jimm Goodtracks

roeckitcody's review against another edition

I truly believe graphic novel anthologies aren't for me. I read this for class, feel a little odd about a non-Native storyteller editing this Native anthology, but perhaps his heart was in the right place? Some of the art is GORGEOUS and some not to my taste. Some good stories but some not.

mdevlin923's review against another edition

3.0

An anthology of trickster tales (a trickster is a crafty creature with chaotic intentions) from different Native American tribes.

trin's review against another edition

3.0

Graphic collection of a variety of Native American trickster myths, using the words of authentic sources and a variety of artists. Clever, sly, fucked up, surprising, expected, and ever-so-human: this is a genre of storytelling that never ceases to delight and entrance me.

loquitacass's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ajay913's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

silverfeather's review against another edition

read for Library Materials for Children course

lemonlime_78's review

slow-paced

2.25

solnit_and_sebastian's review against another edition

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This immersive collection of fables showcases a variety of storytelling styles, purposes, and artistic interpretations from a variety of Indigenous American storytellers. Brief biographies are listed in the back for reference. 

moberle's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

3.25

I’d say this is a very solid collection of Native American trickster stories. The way many of them are written seems to emulate oral storytelling, which is fitting considering the material. This would be a very good introduction for someone interested in Native American folktales.

jamiesbookclub's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0