The Grass Dancer by Susan Power

The Grass Dancer

Susan Power

352 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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Set on a North Dakota reservation, The Grass Dancer reveals the harsh price of unfulfilled longings and the healing power of mystery and hope. Rich with drama and infused with the magic of the everyday, it takes readers on a journey through both p...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 61%
sad 42%
hopeful 38%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 23%
funny 19%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 19%
informative 14%
tense 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 31%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.05

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