Track Edition Uk
The destruction of the American Indian way of life is the theme of this novel. In the early years of the 20th century, Nanapush, sole survivor of the tribe of that name, is threatened and cajoled into selling his tribal land, a plight shared by Indians all over the United States. Louise Erdrich...
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The destruction of the American Indian way of life is the theme of this novel. In the early years of the 20th century, Nanapush, sole survivor of the tribe of that name, is threatened and cajoled into selling his tribal land, a plight shared by Indians all over the United States. Louise Erdrich is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, and author of "The Beet Queen".
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780241125434 (024112543X)
Publish date: October 27th 1988
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
Category:
Novels,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
Book Club,
Adult Fiction,
American,
Historical Fiction,
Contemporary,
Female Authors,
Magical Realism
This was the first Erdrich book I read. It was also the first novel by a Native American woman I'd read. It was an assignment in my women's studies course and I was very young and very sure of myself and very knowledgeable about every little thing in the world.For some reason that I don't remember n...
Just couldn't get into it now, but I may revisit.
see: http://pernodel.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/tracks/
A great read - moving, evocative, really takes you into the hearts and minds of the Native American loss of culture, land, traditions and how it affected individuals on a personal, as well as community, level. In this, reminded me very much of Joseph Boyden's [b:Through Black Spruce|3479967|Through...
There are some rich characters, beautiful displays of language, and interesting plot moments in Erdrich's Tracks. Unfortunately, there are also many characters and moments which drag on. In the end, I didn't think of this story as memorable, but Erdrich has strong potential, and I'll return to her...
13 years ago
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