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xsleepyshadows's review
2.0
It has a good foundation but it wasn't enough to grab me.
I hate to be so tough on this but some of the art wasn't enjoyable so I would skip whole stories. I'd like to see this again but maybe with a tougher editor and more information about the regions of the trickster stories. It was an ok read!
I hate to be so tough on this but some of the art wasn't enjoyable so I would skip whole stories. I'd like to see this again but maybe with a tougher editor and more information about the regions of the trickster stories. It was an ok read!
lannthacker's review
3.0
A nice anthology with a huge range of art and style. I appreciated the authenticity of the stories and the wide tribal representation. It was particularly interesting to see recurring characters across cultures and even variations in the same story.
wh101's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lddecker's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
annalisenak97's review
4.0
A wonderful assortment of folktales accompanied by interesting artwork. The collection didn't feel totally coherent because of the differences in style (which were VAST) but this is a brilliant idea and a great way to keep these stories alive and vibrant and show them to a new audience.
revellee's review
5.0
I read these stories to my kids (5 and 7) at bedtime. They absolutely loved this collection. It got them through their bedtime routine and in bed on time so they could be ready for the next Trickster story. My 7 year old reread them to my younger kid after lights out with a flashlight. I’m not sure what about these stories captured them so completely compared to the many other stories we’ve read. Maybe because some of them are so bizarre? Maybe because some of them aren’t the typical morality stories kids get (the trickster comes out on top through less than savory means in a few of these stories). Maybe because some stories are origins for animals or geographical landmarks? Maybe because the artwork is different for each story? I don’t know how to capture in words the experience we had reading these out loud together but because it was so positive and it got us all excited and talking about the stories long afterwards, this gets a five star rating from me.
missbibliography's review
1.0
Native American trickster tales feature many creatures, all trying to trick others into something, whether it be to get food, steal or just to cause chaos. This book is a graphic representation of these tales. However, I did not enjoy it. I wasn’t a fan of most of the illustrations and had a hard time following some of the stories.
mkiyxxmi's review
3.0
3.5 I liked reading about different Native American tales through their unique art styles. As per a collection of short stories goes, I liked some more than others, but overall it was a good read.
maryehavens's review
2.0
I can't put my finger on it but everything was very disjointed. Some of the artwork was interesting, some of it wasn't. Most of the writing was o.k. but it seemed like it was too simple?? Almost all the stories were myths (creation tales) and some were definitely better than others.
I just wasn't feeling this one. Maybe I've just had too much folklore recently. Impossible!
I just wasn't feeling this one. Maybe I've just had too much folklore recently. Impossible!
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
A graphic novel about Native American culture? I’m here for it! #weneeddiversebooks