Review by arkhaine
August, 19 2007
Pros: Interesting examination of a difficult time for a minority culture. Evocative 'nature' writing.
Cons: Caught up in the landscape, nature, organic aspects of the world.
Review by epi_member
April, 25 2001
Pros: cultural, thoughtful, complex but works on an easier level too
Cons: some may take offense of white portrayal
Review by cashew25601
February, 23 2000
Pros: beautiful imagery, interesting story, great characterization
Cons: confusing
Review by WillDobbie
February, 01 2000
Pros: Imagery is fantastic, Nature theme, Silko Knows the content
Cons: Some areas are hard to understand and take some time to read
"Demanding but confident and beautifully written" (Boston Globe), this is the story of a young Native American returning to his reservation after surviving the horrors of captivity as a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. Drawn to his Indian past and its traditions, his search for comfort and resolution becomes a ritual--a curative ceremony that defeats his despair.