sunrae_booknook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
imocool's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
uzoma's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
3.25
One thing about Louise Erdrich, she will write a family saga rich in metaphor and absolutely incomprehensible to the casual reader
dllh's review against another edition
3.0
This one was just so-so for me. I had real trouble getting into it and found some of the more mystical bits (especially early in the book) hard to enjoy. It felt like a series of fragments that might've worked better as parts of a longer and better book.
pine_wulf's review against another edition
emotional
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
The writing is lyrical and beautiful and there were some really emotional scenes. There isn't really an ongoing plot. It's more a character study. Life scenes spanned over several years. It's not really my type of thing, but the writing itself made up for it. And I was a little teary over what happened to Deanna.
I thought the actual "antelope wife" would have a bigger role considering the back summary says she's at the center, but she felt like a background character to me.
I thought the actual "antelope wife" would have a bigger role considering the back summary says she's at the center, but she felt like a background character to me.
mbejjani's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.75
Not my favorite of Louise Erdrich’s novels, but beautiful writing as always! A haunting story that weaves through generations
cait_henry56's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I bought this purely because Stephen Graham Jones raved about it, but in the end it wasn't for me. I should've known this, since this book is not horror nor is it marketed as such. Hauntingly beautiful writing, but too slow for me.
sarahglabb's review against another edition
4.0
The book had a super funny moment right towards the end that was perfect. I mean perfect. The theme of the beads and how the people were connected in the novel was good.
I just love anything by Louise Erdrich because there is always crazy people doing crazy things in her books.
I just love anything by Louise Erdrich because there is always crazy people doing crazy things in her books.
lifesarosch's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't know if I liked this book or not, but I don't think that matters because this book was not written for me. The prose is stunning.