Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah

Calling for a Blanket Dance

Oscar Hokeah

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

6 hours, 49 minutes | first published 2022

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A moving and deeply engaging debut novel about a young Native American man finding strength in his familial identity, from a stellar new voice in fiction.Told in a series of voices, Calling for a Blanket Dance takes us into the life of Ever Geimau...
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Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 72%
challenging 52%
sad 35%
hopeful 31%
dark 22%
inspiring 19%
informative 18%
tense 10%
funny 7%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 43% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.3

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