The Heartsong of Charging Elk by James Welch

The Heartsong of Charging Elk

James Welch

448 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of the Native American classic Fools Crow, a richly crafted novel of cultural crossing that is a triumph of storytelling and the historical imagination. Charging Elk, an Oglala Sioux, joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.96

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