Four Souls & Tracks: Two Novels Audiobook (Unabridged)

" My second favorite among Erdrich's books. Fleur Pillager, terrifying and wonderful. "

" Sometimes I love Erdrich--Master Butcher Singing Club and The Last Report of Miracles ranking not far behind were great books, but sometimes she tells a simple story. It is enjoyable often informative of another culture and or time and a good read, but not a great book. Four Souls and its follow up, The Painted Drum, are good stories, but not great books. "

" About Chippewa Indian culture. A woman wants revenge for her stolen trees. And a "chief" commentary who does foolish things but his wife loves him anyway. Not my favorite book but interesting. "

" Another masterful work by Louise Erdrich, focusing on the enigmatic Fleur Pillager and her trickster stepfather, Nanapush. The characters are richly drawn and three dimensional. Funniest chapter--"Red Jacket Beans." The novel also includes a moving baptism/ritual cleansing scene. "

" this was very beautifully written, as was everything I have read by Erdrich. part of the novel was a short story published in the New Yorker, and perhaps because I first read it in the magazine, I thought it seemed disjointed. A complete story stuck inside another without integration. "

" Beautifully written- I love Louise Erdrich's books. "

" The first pages of this are a revelation of how the society looks through the eyes of a native person. It's a heartbreaking vision, and colors the entire novel. Nanapush is rich and wise comic relief. I love this book. "

" Story of Fleur Pillager and her families "

" I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Louise Erdrich's writing is pure poetry. Fleur is such a fascinating character, and her story is told from other people's perspectives. I wish we could get to know Fleur through her own eyes, but that just helps enforce the enigma that is Fleur. "

" One of my favorites. It wouldn't typically be seen as a trickster story, but that's how I read it. The characters play the trickster games to fool and get fooled in turn. "

" An intriguing book that depicts the plight of the Native Americans as they were forced onto reservations. A captivating story of vengeance and search for identity. "

" Another in the series of novels Erdrich has focused on the people of the Ojibwe reservation, told, as always, from serveral perspectives, with wit & sensitivity to tradition & suffering. And, as always, there a passages of great beauty & insight, as in the book's very last paragraph "

" Such an elegant piece of writing is this book. I wanted to read and re-read the opening chapter infinitely. Erdrich is so strong when she writes about being Indian, despite the rough lives she illustrates. There is magic in her words! "

" I hesitate to give this only 3 stars, but there was just something annoying about it that kept me from giving it 4. "

" Got interesting near the end, but I'm just not a great Louise Erdrich fan, I guess. "

" It's an okay story, well enough written. Some points to pause and consider. I loved The Beet Queen by Erdrich. This one just isn't gripping. "

" Another odd but entertaining book. Erdrich ties Last Report on the Miracles...and Four Souls but I couldn't quite decide if the characters are actually related or if she used the same names in two different stories. "

" ooo. i love her so much. "

" A little difficult to read until one becomes familiar with the rhythm of the writing. A very good study of a culture through the narrators voice. Interesting characters in unique situations "

" surprised me...enjoyed it "

" A story of revenge and love. I read this book again after several years and found myself relating much more to Nanapush and Margaret than before. Perhaps I see myself more as both a smart woman and a fool as I get older. "

" I would actually give 3 stars for the story line, but her writing style is often beautiful. "

" Fleur Pillager wants revenge on the white man who stole her land. Ends up having his kid. Many Points of view changes, and a first person who can't be identified. Torture! "

" A beautiful story of loss and redemption told through many voices. "

" Got interesting near the end, but I'm just not a great Louise Erdrich fan, I guess. "

" Finished this book with tears streaming . . . Louise Erdrich is one of the greatest living American writers. "

" About Chippewa Indian culture. A woman wants revenge for her stolen trees. And a "chief" commentary who does foolish things but his wife loves him anyway. Not my favorite book but interesting. "

" Four Souls was first, then Tracks. I was engaged with the first book but sort of lost interest during the second, although it was the backstory to the first book, it didn't really matter. I wonder why they put these two books together like this? "

" I listened to this one and may have missed part of it, but I enjoyed the storytelling. "

" This book has wonderful character development and very vivid descriptions. Some parts of it are quite funny. I thoroughly enjoyed it. "

" A story of revenge and love. I read this book again after several years and found myself relating much more to Nanapush and Margaret than before. Perhaps I see myself more as both a smart woman and a fool as I get older. "

" An intriguing book that depicts the plight of the Native Americans as they were forced onto reservations. A captivating story of vengeance and search for identity. "

" One of my favorite authors... "

" I hesitate to give this only 3 stars, but there was just something annoying about it that kept me from giving it 4. "

" A story with twists and turns that gives it a jolting ride but one so interesting, I enjoyed it. "

" My second favorite among Erdrich's books. Fleur Pillager, terrifying and wonderful. "