Gardens in the Dunes by Leslie Marmon Silko

Gardens in the Dunes

Leslie Marmon Silko

480 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A sweeping, multifaceted tale of a young Native American pulled between the cherished traditions of a heritage on the brink of extinction and an encroaching white culture, Gardens in the Dunes is the powerful story of one woman’s quest to reconcil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
hopeful 62%
reflective 62%
adventurous 50%
dark 25%
informative 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.91

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