Shadow Tag: A Novel Audiobook

" I found this at a used bookstore and bought it because I was too cheap to buy a hardcover of Round House, which is what I am actually dying to read. This book only got me more excited to read Round House, I loved the children in this book and I loved how Erdrich doesn't hesitate to expose her women as complicated and pained people. The ending killed me, but I guess, that was kind of her point. "

" Louise Erdrich is amazing as usual. Love her books even though the images can be so depressing. Think of the stories for days after finishing. This book is about the love hate relationship of a couple and what it does to the family. Some historical info about the Mandan tribe. "

" Violent, heartbreaking, and gut-wrenching. This was a hard book to read, but a really beautifully and carefully written one. I'm thankful that this book was a quick read, because I don't think I could have stood it for a long time. As it is, it will stay with me for a long time. "

" Well written and moves fast but I found it depressing. Irene is married to a famous artist, Gil, who paints her nude. They have a volatile marriage. "

" Very absorbing and intense. "

" Great book...but sad. Louise Erdrich is just such a great writer. "

" This was not a feel good book. A harsh portrayal of a disintegrating marriage. But captivating and beautifully written. "

" Insightful account of a marriage going wrong. "

" Sad and thoughtful and clear "

" I read this book while waiting for this author's new book to come out (The Round House) ... I really like her writing! Deep characters... thoughtful "

" As always with Erdrich, beautifully written. But the story line is different from her other novels, my guess is more personally based viz-a-viz her native american ancestral base. It's a tough but rewarding read, not for everyone. Bottom line, I loved it. "

" Erdrich is an author that gets deeply into the characters and allows the reader to share the feelings. The husband and wife of this family are having their issues and how will it be resolved and what will be the impact on the children. Very well written. "

" She's a great writer. Depressing book! Just awful. "

" After a long lyrical read, the ending just happens. Not my favorite. "

" Interesting format for the story telling, but that's about it. I found the characters very dry and everything repetitive to the point of no longer mattering. "

" A gripping story--wheels within wheels of interlocking neurotic dependencies, artistic husband exploiting his wife in paintings,did't like the main characters that much--she surely can write, though. "

" A dark look at obsession within a marriage. Not for the faint of heart. "

" Another book I had to put down before finishing...there were no quotation marks, which made it nearly impossible to tell who was saying what. I didn't enjoy the author's voice, and was shocked to see how many books she'd written prior to this one! "

" It was good but sad. "

" This book was really different than I expected. I was thinking fluff, light reading. Well, It's not difficult but is downright suspenseful toward the end, and a bit dark. These are people I don't know, and am not sure I like. Still, definitely gripping enough to keep me reading. "

" This was disappointing to me as I am a huge Erdrich fan. It was very depressing really, from start to finish. "

" I didn't want to put this book down- Great writing! "

" This is a beautiful, moving, disturbing portrait of a marriage and a family. Erdrich absolutely nails the family dynamic in so few words and gestures. It's so clear that she is a master writer and storyteller. Emotional and fast paced. Great read. "

" a review when i'll recover. this book nearly killed me. i didn't know louise erdrich had such a devastating book in her. yikes. "

" A depressing book about a decaying marriage (Gil and Irene). Too dark for me to relate to. "

" I enjoy Erdrich's writing always, but I found this story more dark, and less redemptive than I would have enjoyed. However I realize this was her purpose, not necessarily to entertain. "

" Brutal story. The characters range from flawed to just downright bad. But I could not put the book down--had to read it through to the bitter end. "

" Actually finished this very shortly after starting it, just noticed I hadn't updated, and now can't remember much but that it was as well-written and wrenching as I've come to expect from LE, but the twist at the end felt a bit contrived. "

" If you like dark and depressing, this would be a good read! "

" The darkness of this story was unrelenting. Well told, but sad beyond belief. "