Summary & Study Guide The Round House by Louise Erdrich

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This study guide includes the following Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries & Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion.

38 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2013

Reviews

[Donna Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had mixed feelings about this book. Some parts were very good (like the opening); some were very funny (like the Priest chasing Cappy; some were very exciting (like the scene on the golf course), but others were dull, dull, dull and too detailed. This book could have been 150 pages and that would have been enough. For example, there was this long section of story telling by the sleepwalking grandfather that he shares a room with for a while ---- I think we are to tie it in to the rest of the book, but the tie isn't a real strong one ----There were lots of extra names of people that I really didn't need to know about --- So the reading would go on and on, and finally I'd perk up when it went back to the central story. That doesn't take away from the very good style this author uses to tell her story. Just too detailed and bogged down with lots of names of people we don't need to know about, really.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book. I don't think you can really picture the reservation in North Dakota till you actually see it and see the poverty and hopelessness that has these people captive. The book gives a good picture of the reservation and the culture of the tribal lands. I would recommend this to most people. A good story, a mystery, and a compelling picture of tribal life.

[Paula L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am moved to a slow and deep sadness for the injustice, forever and always, that permeates the indigenous American Indian culture while being raised to such an absolute appreciation of the culture and its pride of heritage. Lots of words here—bottom line is my heart hurts for what has upended these brave and proud people and my hear cries with their tears. This beautiful book is going to live in my heart.

[Laurie Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very interesting book which gives a little insight into the Native American culture.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Dark, but well done.

[Gette · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent exploration of a tough subject- however after a compelling opening the writing began to seem less authentic, too detailed, and bogged down with detail. This book has put Louise Erdich on my radar though and I hope to read more of her work.

[John Follos · Rating 2 out of 5]

9/2014