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Circles (2012)

by Ruby Standing Deer(Favorite Author)

4.19 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1622539516 (ISBN13: 9781622539512)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Evolved Publishing

review 1: "Circles is an historical novel about indigenous Americans during the infancy of European contact appealed to me because it beautifully and predominantly portrayed the spiritual life of these people. While violent confrontations were incorporated appropiately -- with other tribes and the Spanish -- they were described by inference rather than graphically. The protagonist tribes were peaceful by preference but were willing to do whatever was necessary to preserve their way of life. It is difficult to write truthful novels about indigenous people without acknowledging violence which was a natural state often, but not exclusively. The people had peaceful times as well, having fun, playing games and loving one another. Although I don't object to violence when it is a necessary... more element of the story and would not make sense without it. I do appreciate books that feature the spiritual lives of native Americans and Ruby Standing Deer did this beautifully. I hope she writes more books like this.
review 2: I loved the introduction to the Native American culture and the insight into their history. The novel tells about a culture of innate goodness, love and respect. And of the finality of change.By now means is Circles a fast paced read- I found myself stopping often to ponder the teachings of this long lost culture and how much we need those morals and values in todays uncertain times. This book will appeal to all ages. less

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