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Leslie Marmon Silko
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Binding
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Number of Pages
243
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This work of fiction blends intimate character study with mythic storytelling. It follows a World War II veteran of mixed ancestry as he returns to his Laguna community to heal his mind and spirit. The emotional tone is somber, contemplative, and quietly hopeful, inviting adult readers and fans of literary fiction who seek a thoughtful exploration of trauma, identity, and belonging through a culturally rich lens.
The narrative unfolds with a steady, story-led pace, weaving stark memories with vivid landscapes and ritual imagery. The writing is lyrical and precise, balancing realism with dreamlike memory to illuminate the struggle to reconcile past and present. The reading experience feels immersive, inviting readers to inhabit the protagonist's inner world while standing with him in a living, ancestral landscape.
Readers follow a journey of healing and self-discovery, shaped by Indigenous myth and ceremony, family, and community, and the pull of memory. While anchored in a specific cultural frame, the themes of trauma, resilience, and belonging speak to universal questions about identity and recovery.
Readers finish with a deeper understanding of resilience and memory, a broadened sense of cultural heritage and community, and a lasting sense of quiet hope. The book invites empathy, curiosity, and a nuanced perspective on healing that lingers long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Leslie Marmon Silko
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
243
Language
English
SKU
9780143129462
ISBN
9780143129462
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2.29x12.95x19.56cm
Binding
Hardback
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