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She Who Remembers
In an ancient time of fear and superstition, she stood apart because of her unusual blue eyes. In a land of great stone cities and trackless wilderness, she sought her own unique path. But it was with the clan that accepted her—and in the heart of the magic man who saved her—that she found her ultimate destiny. Her name was Kwani. But legend would call her She Who Remembers…
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First published January 1, 1988
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March 17, 2016
Because she is blue-eyed, 16 y/o Kwani is considered a witch by her people and is thrown out of her clan. And here starts her oh so boring story.
The (very short) prologue was intriguing enough as it involved Norses (yay Norse people). My joy was short-lived though. Unfortunately, the Norse were only mentioned so that we understand Kwani's eyes color (you know, they came, they killed and they raped -hence the blue eyes some indians got-).
And then, the story went like this :
Kwani : I'm alone in the wilderness. I need a man to protect me.
Kwani : Oh I have found a man in that cave. He has a crooked-foot but I don't care really. Let's "open my legs" and he'll protect me.
Kwani : My new mate has met people and wants to trade with them. Only, they don't want to. No problemo. I'll open my legs.what's a little legs-opening between friends, eh ?
Kwani : The stranger was kind and did not share me with his friends. Yay. And he's agreed to trade with my mate eventually. Everything is perfectly okay.
...until one day "crooked-foot" leaves (because he wants to be back to his people). And guess what ?
Kwani : No. Oh no, no, no. I need a man to protect me.seriously? The Apaches are around and they might catch me well, why don't you try a legs-opening if they do, mmm ? Might work
Kwani : Ah. Here comes Kokopelli the magician. The one whose seed is magicUgh!. He has found me in a ravine and has saved me from sure death. Now I have a man who will protect me.
Kwani : I feel ashamed. I am healed now and I have tried a little legs-opening but Kokopelli has rejected me. My cheeks redden when I think about it.
Kwani : Kokopelli is taking me the the Eagle clan. He says they'll accept me because he'll tell them to. He is an important man to them, see ? Girls in the clans where he travels to go over their head to please him so that they're chosen to be the recipient of his magic seed*snort*
Kwani : Oh but I want him so much.my young body has urges you know and it's been such a long time since crooked-foot.
Kwani : At last, I could experience Kokopelli's "baby-maker". My body is sated. Yay. But Kokopelli must go and he'll be back next spring. Oh, but what am I going to do without his protection ?no kidding
Kwani : Ah but there's the Chief's son. Handsome this one, and Kokopelli's been gone for a long time now and, you know, my body has urges and his man parts swell when he is near meblah, blah, blah...
And so on, and so forth...until I thought I would pull my hair out.
Well, at least I learnt what a mesa was. For that (and only that), I am glad I picked this book up.
The (very short) prologue was intriguing enough as it involved Norses (yay Norse people). My joy was short-lived though. Unfortunately, the Norse were only mentioned so that we understand Kwani's eyes color (you know, they came, they killed and they raped -hence the blue eyes some indians got-).
And then, the story went like this :
Kwani : I'm alone in the wilderness. I need a man to protect me.
Kwani : Oh I have found a man in that cave. He has a crooked-foot but I don't care really. Let's "open my legs" and he'll protect me.
Kwani : My new mate has met people and wants to trade with them. Only, they don't want to. No problemo. I'll open my legs.
Kwani : The stranger was kind and did not share me with his friends. Yay. And he's agreed to trade with my mate eventually. Everything is perfectly okay.
...until one day "crooked-foot" leaves (because he wants to be back to his people). And guess what ?
Kwani : No. Oh no, no, no. I need a man to protect me.
Kwani : Ah. Here comes Kokopelli the magician. The one whose seed is magic
Kwani : I feel ashamed. I am healed now and I have tried a little legs-opening but Kokopelli has rejected me. My cheeks redden when I think about it.
Kwani : Kokopelli is taking me the the Eagle clan. He says they'll accept me because he'll tell them to. He is an important man to them, see ? Girls in the clans where he travels to go over their head to please him so that they're chosen to be the recipient of his magic seed
Kwani : Oh but I want him so much.
Kwani : At last, I could experience Kokopelli's "baby-maker". My body is sated. Yay. But Kokopelli must go and he'll be back next spring. Oh, but what am I going to do without his protection ?
Kwani : Ah but there's the Chief's son. Handsome this one, and Kokopelli's been gone for a long time now and, you know, my body has urges and his man parts swell when he is near me
And so on, and so forth...until I thought I would pull my hair out.
Well, at least I learnt what a mesa was. For that (and only that), I am glad I picked this book up.
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November 17, 2016(I'm not reviewing this one as such, just explaining why I never finished it.) My wife and I started reading this novel together, back in 1989, because it got a glowing endorsement on the back cover from Jean Auel, and we both greatly like her Earth's Children series, and her wonderful protagonist Ayla in particular. Unfortunately, we both found Shuler's work to be in sharp contrast to Auel's. The reaction we both had (and I stated it at the time, though I don't recall the exact words), is that while Ayla comes across as a 16-year-old woman, and an adult can relate to her as to a fellow adult, Shuler's Kwani is clearly a 16-year-old child --even though she's in contexts where she badly needs to show a lot more maturity, and her culture would expect her to-- and her glaring childishness destroys any real possibility of relating sympathetically to her. This experience tended to leave me with a permanent distrust for laudatory blurbs for any given book from other authors; I've always suspected (though I never investigated it to confirm or disprove the idea!) that Auel and Shuler may have had the same publisher for their hardcover editions, and that the firm's management may have used their leverage to pressure Auel for an endorsement. :-(
December 30, 2008
Ever want to know who this Kokopelli guy is? You know the guy with the flute that's in so much native american art? Well, now's your chance. This books is a great mix of myth, fact, and entertaining fiction. I suggest it for anyone 18 and older. I think women would enjoy it more, as it focuses more on the female side of things. But I'd recomend it for men, too.
Keep in mind, if you decide to read this, that the first time I read it was in college. My Native American History professor had all of his classes read it. Ain't college odd?
Keep in mind, if you decide to read this, that the first time I read it was in college. My Native American History professor had all of his classes read it. Ain't college odd?
July 24, 2012
This novel was to be an “American pre history novel” about the ANAsazi Indians 1270 AD . I very much like well researched historical fiction and hoped for much from this book. The book jacket stated we would learn about KOKOpelli.
Oh what a disappointment. There was no clue that this would be A bodice riper romp {really rabbit skins}. I didn’t even find it amusing that Vikings were roaming the South west.
no from me .
Oh what a disappointment. There was no clue that this would be A bodice riper romp {really rabbit skins}. I didn’t even find it amusing that Vikings were roaming the South west.
no from me .
May 13, 2016
Chic Lit. "Kokopelli's man part had swelled to astonishing proportions. LOL. Secretly, men envied the organ thrusting upward to such heights. PLEASE.
November 9, 2013
She Who Remembers is the first book in the Kwani series by Linda Lay Shuler. A prehistoric fiction, it is compared to the Clan of the Cave Bear series quite often. And while I see some similarities, I don't think it's quite as engaging as that series.
Kwani is of the Pueblo, Anasazi actually. But because of her startling blue eyes she is accused of being a witch and driven from her home. It is during her wandering that she stumbles into the path of Kokopelli, a proud and mysticized trader that decides she is perfect for his mate. But Kwani may be meant for more, and will her love for Kokopelli hold her back?
I can't say that any of the characters in this book are really likable. They're all quite selfish actually. And Kwani I didn't quite understand. She's born an Anasazi, yet when she goes to another tribe they have to explain customs to her that are shared across the tribes. It seems like she should have known them all already. I can understand when she goes to tribes that are not Anasazi and having to learn the customs, but that wasn't the case all the time. Kokopelli was a jerk and definitely not how I had envisioned such a popular figure. In fact, I think men were done a real disservice in this book because most of them didn't have anything good about them and were seen as controlling. While I recognize that men play a stronger role in some cultures, it just painted too broad a brush on their personalities.
But as much as I complain about the characters in this book I do have to say that the plot was well done. It was engaging, hard to put down and really researched quite well for being fiction. I learned things about the Southwestern region that I didn't know before. And the journey was lifelike and exciting. So much of what Kwani had to endure was probably true to the times and realistic. There was a lot of sex, and some of it was quite graphically written (and there is rape as well) so anyone who doesn't like these topics in a book should probably steer clear. There is also some violence.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next book and hope that the character development is a bit better. Or that there's at least a likable one. The series has such a great premise that it could be something truly terrific with those aspects.
She Who Remembers
Copyright 1988
395 pages
Review by M. Reynard 2013
More of my reviews can be found at www.ifithaswords.blogspot.com
Kwani is of the Pueblo, Anasazi actually. But because of her startling blue eyes she is accused of being a witch and driven from her home. It is during her wandering that she stumbles into the path of Kokopelli, a proud and mysticized trader that decides she is perfect for his mate. But Kwani may be meant for more, and will her love for Kokopelli hold her back?
I can't say that any of the characters in this book are really likable. They're all quite selfish actually. And Kwani I didn't quite understand. She's born an Anasazi, yet when she goes to another tribe they have to explain customs to her that are shared across the tribes. It seems like she should have known them all already. I can understand when she goes to tribes that are not Anasazi and having to learn the customs, but that wasn't the case all the time. Kokopelli was a jerk and definitely not how I had envisioned such a popular figure. In fact, I think men were done a real disservice in this book because most of them didn't have anything good about them and were seen as controlling. While I recognize that men play a stronger role in some cultures, it just painted too broad a brush on their personalities.
But as much as I complain about the characters in this book I do have to say that the plot was well done. It was engaging, hard to put down and really researched quite well for being fiction. I learned things about the Southwestern region that I didn't know before. And the journey was lifelike and exciting. So much of what Kwani had to endure was probably true to the times and realistic. There was a lot of sex, and some of it was quite graphically written (and there is rape as well) so anyone who doesn't like these topics in a book should probably steer clear. There is also some violence.
I'm definitely looking forward to reading the next book and hope that the character development is a bit better. Or that there's at least a likable one. The series has such a great premise that it could be something truly terrific with those aspects.
She Who Remembers
Copyright 1988
395 pages
Review by M. Reynard 2013
More of my reviews can be found at www.ifithaswords.blogspot.com
April 10, 2009
I loved this book. It's a great story about an Anasazi women who is accused of being a witch and driven from her home. I have been studying the Pueblo people in one of my classes, and this story has a ton of historical accuracy. I couldn't put it down, and at the end, I had to run to the library to get the 2nd book to see what will happen to Kwani.
November 17, 2014
we judge too quickly, don't we, about so much, about so many people. this story takes outcasts and gives them a chance to tell us their story, as well as the outcasts giving others the same opportunity. an amazing bit of literature!
May 6, 2010
This book is interesting because it gives context to the pueblo ruins in the southwest. It has flaws, but it is a fiction book and as I see it, this book was researched well considering what information is available for "pre-history". The list of references at the end of the book is impressive. Lyn does a great job.
The book has been engaging all the way. It is a long book about a young 16 year-old Anasazi woman and her adventures in her growth. If you like the subject matter and are willing to take a bit of time to read it, I recommend it.
The book has been engaging all the way. It is a long book about a young 16 year-old Anasazi woman and her adventures in her growth. If you like the subject matter and are willing to take a bit of time to read it, I recommend it.
May 1, 2019
A novel of the prehistory of the Americas. I liked the historical fiction part of it, but there was just too much 'romance' for me...
So much is made now of non-indigenous persons writing about the indigenous way of life. I am not sure how I feel about that, but think that in his case she may have overstepped the line of current sensibilities. Just my opinion, and an issue that I need to explore further.
So much is made now of non-indigenous persons writing about the indigenous way of life. I am not sure how I feel about that, but think that in his case she may have overstepped the line of current sensibilities. Just my opinion, and an issue that I need to explore further.
September 3, 2008
Shueler is North Americas answer to Jean Auel... Her characters tranverse the continent and through them we learn about all number of paleoindian and later societies. I would recomend them to anyone who enjoys Auel.
March 9, 2015
Brilliant
well written, edited almost to perfection, great story line. also brilliantly interesting. loved this book. it is very long, but kept my interest. with a magnificent heroine, who goes through too much to be true, it is a captivating story.
well written, edited almost to perfection, great story line. also brilliantly interesting. loved this book. it is very long, but kept my interest. with a magnificent heroine, who goes through too much to be true, it is a captivating story.
April 17, 2015
Alltough fiction it was a real world and felt strangely familiair as if i had been there myself.. A culture superior to many others in its ethics as linda describes it. The book helps to reconnect with nature and a more harmonious hollistic reconnection with all that is.
November 26, 2015
Stumbled upon this book on Kindle and decided to give it a try. Must say I absolutely loved it. It's a great read.
August 3, 2017
Could not stop reading
This story easily captured my attention and drew me into the plot as if I was remembering a past I had long forgotten.
This story easily captured my attention and drew me into the plot as if I was remembering a past I had long forgotten.
April 9, 2023
Omggg DNF!!! Literally 60 pages in and she’s opened her legs to 3 seperate men in order to be looked after. Sooo outdated, the protagonist is whiney and so needy … don’t know it I gave up too soon or what
September 9, 2025
þetta var smá nostalgíulestur því ég las þessa bók þegar ég var svona þrettán og ég elskaði hana. mjög óviðeigandi bók fyrir þrettán ára stelpu samt. þetta er tveggja stjörnu bók en nostalgíu factorinn bætir einni við
August 20, 2024
I read this book when I was a kid (yup… I was one of THOSE readers) and loved it. Haven’t read the genre in many years, and was feeling a little nostalgic.
Wow. Not what I remembered AT ALL.
The base story was great.
The execution… not so much.
The character “development”… nope.
Really wanted to smack all of the MC’s with a stick.
Wow. Not what I remembered AT ALL.
The base story was great.
The execution… not so much.
The character “development”… nope.
Really wanted to smack all of the MC’s with a stick.
August 19, 2013
Kwani had been born with blue eyes. because of that her tribe believes her a witch and she was exiled.
She soon finds a protector and becomes She who Remembers.
Although the love making in this book is not described, there is much violence, most of it against Kwani. Kwani journeys far before her child is born, meets much evil but also four men who love her. (or think they do) One is Thorvald, another blue eyed one and a Norseman who wishes to take Kwani as a captive to Norway. Then there is Okalake, the father of her child, Kokopelli, the wanderer from the Toltec nobility who like Thorvald plans to be rid of her baby. Tolanqua, like Kwani has dreamed of the White buffalo and wishes no harm to her child. Events come together in the canyon where Kwani's child is born and Tolanqua nearly meets his death.
I really liked this novel of the Native Americans before the white man came except the white man had already come in the form of the North Men. It left me with more questions than answers. The Norsemen came and left, yet they do not appear to have left smallpox behind or any of the other diseases of the white man such as Columbus men left. Yet we have evidence that long before Columbus, the men of Norway were here.
She soon finds a protector and becomes She who Remembers.
Although the love making in this book is not described, there is much violence, most of it against Kwani. Kwani journeys far before her child is born, meets much evil but also four men who love her. (or think they do) One is Thorvald, another blue eyed one and a Norseman who wishes to take Kwani as a captive to Norway. Then there is Okalake, the father of her child, Kokopelli, the wanderer from the Toltec nobility who like Thorvald plans to be rid of her baby. Tolanqua, like Kwani has dreamed of the White buffalo and wishes no harm to her child. Events come together in the canyon where Kwani's child is born and Tolanqua nearly meets his death.
I really liked this novel of the Native Americans before the white man came except the white man had already come in the form of the North Men. It left me with more questions than answers. The Norsemen came and left, yet they do not appear to have left smallpox behind or any of the other diseases of the white man such as Columbus men left. Yet we have evidence that long before Columbus, the men of Norway were here.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2019
Fun. Fantastical. A period fiction that takes you to a whole different world, set in a world I know - Southwestern U.S., only 800+ years ago - MESA VERDE. I picked this up right before going to visit the national park, and it completely changed my experience. I read all about and imagined Kwani's life - which the author took great care to craft from the best available archeology knowledge. So when I actually stepped into Mesa Verde, I didn't see a ghost town of lifeless abandonment, I saw all the ceremonies, dances, kiva fires, and normal daily life that was the whole of "She Who Remembers". I knew how the inhabitants had dressed, what they ate from the surrounding landscape, their daily and seasonal practices/routines, and some of their beliefs.
The story itself was entertaining, and I LOVE her theory on Kokopelli and his wide-spread popularity! She posits that he was a traveling tradesman all the way from tribes in Mexico. He played his flute to announce his coming, and brought incredible goods. His magical ways and wares convinced people he was a god, and he played it up. There was even a viking in the novel too! I loved the female-centric power, and the interactions between everybody. A fun vacation read, and the BEST for a Southwest Mesa Verde vacation!
The story itself was entertaining, and I LOVE her theory on Kokopelli and his wide-spread popularity! She posits that he was a traveling tradesman all the way from tribes in Mexico. He played his flute to announce his coming, and brought incredible goods. His magical ways and wares convinced people he was a god, and he played it up. There was even a viking in the novel too! I loved the female-centric power, and the interactions between everybody. A fun vacation read, and the BEST for a Southwest Mesa Verde vacation!
August 21, 2017
It's dated... the style of writing is stilted... almost like a kid is writing it... Little to no character development..... Kwani is not a young woman I would want any young person to read about, like or emulate.. she is independent when it suits her but most of the time she's looking for a mate to protect her.. and keep her safe... plus she makes some pretty terrible decisions which cause people to fear or dislike her usually cuz she's too busy trying to find a mate or have sex.. ... the "Kwani knows best syndrome" if you ask me... and... no matter where she goes the most eligible bachelor falls totally in love with her after just looking in to her eyes... even though she's got a 'mate' .... in one case she is also nearly full term pregnant.. not that a pregnant woman isn't beautiful... finally ... the sexual encounters in this book are definitely problematic.... even disturbing... no wonder I never heard of this 'classic' before.. I actually set it down for a day but then I decided if I wanted to write a scathing review I better finish it... it didn't get ANY better... worse if anything... don't bother to read this... even if it's free...
March 4, 2025
This novel is the perfect example of fun writing, fast paced plot, well written setting... and simply awful characters. Kwani, Kokopelli, Tiopi, Kashue, the medicine chief, and almost every other character in this book (yes, even the old She Who Remembers) are self-serving, arrogant, petty, violent, and back-stabbing. I wasn't sure if it was possible to enjoy a book where there are no redeemable characters, but here we are.
She Who Remembers clocks in at 470 pages, and although it took me awhile to read, it never felt like a slog or a chore. There was always something happening in the story to move the plot along. It never felt old or stagnant, and it kept me turning pages to figure out what was going to transpire next. The author added in enough historical aspects to make it educational, but not so much that it felt like a classroom lesson (Jane Auel, anyone?).
Even though I had a good time with this one, I don't believe I'll be continuing on with this series, simply because I don't care enough about the characters. I'd gladly pick up another novel by this author, however. She's got an easy-going writing style that's easy to get into and enjoy.
She Who Remembers clocks in at 470 pages, and although it took me awhile to read, it never felt like a slog or a chore. There was always something happening in the story to move the plot along. It never felt old or stagnant, and it kept me turning pages to figure out what was going to transpire next. The author added in enough historical aspects to make it educational, but not so much that it felt like a classroom lesson (Jane Auel, anyone?).
Even though I had a good time with this one, I don't believe I'll be continuing on with this series, simply because I don't care enough about the characters. I'd gladly pick up another novel by this author, however. She's got an easy-going writing style that's easy to get into and enjoy.
August 21, 2014
Kwani is a southwest-American girl whose father was blond with blue eyes, probably a Viking, and she has blue eyes. The story is entirely realistic about the bargains women had to make with men to get food and shelter.
When Kwani travels to a cliff dwelling town she sees how corn is grown to feed large numbers of people, the women doing the work of growing and grinding the corn, making pottery and baskets, while men hunt for a deer to add to the pot.
Kokopelli is a travelling musician whose flute is rumoured to bestow fertility. He is welcomed at all the settlements. When Kwani decides to go with him she is taking herself away from the jealous settled women and from some good friends.
At the time few books of prehistory were available and Jean M Auel called this the book of southwest America's prehistory. Of course it is only a part of the picture, and no great tribal movement is shown, but we do see fine depictions of the culture and people. I enjoyed this read and there are further books about Kwani's daughter.
When Kwani travels to a cliff dwelling town she sees how corn is grown to feed large numbers of people, the women doing the work of growing and grinding the corn, making pottery and baskets, while men hunt for a deer to add to the pot.
Kokopelli is a travelling musician whose flute is rumoured to bestow fertility. He is welcomed at all the settlements. When Kwani decides to go with him she is taking herself away from the jealous settled women and from some good friends.
At the time few books of prehistory were available and Jean M Auel called this the book of southwest America's prehistory. Of course it is only a part of the picture, and no great tribal movement is shown, but we do see fine depictions of the culture and people. I enjoyed this read and there are further books about Kwani's daughter.
November 13, 2011
Really pulled me in from the begining, and I was surprised by who I got the recommendation to read this from. Great love story and wonderful look into the lives of native americans. I love the way she paints a view of how everything looks, and I have been to some similar ruins when I was younger so that helped me paint the picture in my mind. I was also very interested to hear some of the legends (not sure how true they are but fun to think about) and the description of Kokopelli. A little longer than it needed to be, a little too many loves for one women in such a short span of time, and a constant focus from here to find a mate/home/protector when she was very strong and didn't need all that as much as she kept professing it. Happy ending :) I was slightly annoyed at how easily opinions were swayed by the idea that 'the Gods spoke to' so and so. Anyone could create their own power and everyone's opinion could be changed at anytime with just a simple lie.
December 30, 2017
Well, wasn't that a huge disappointment? Seriously, whiny protagonist who seemed to solve every problem she encountered by either sitting down in a sulk or by spreading her legs. I was interested in this series as it seemed to be along similar lines to the Earth's Children series by Jean Auel. Ha! I found it massively lacking in detail, repetitive and difficult to slog through. I didn't like Kwani, she came across as a spoiled brat. We learn next to nothing about the other characters in the book apart from the fact they either hate Kwani or are madly in love with her at first sight. There was nothing else to her. She didn't grow as a character throughout the book, it ended with her just as spoiled and immature as she was at the start. Perhaps more so as at least in the beginning there was potential.
Won't be bothering with the rest of the series. If I want to read about swelling man parts and poorly written sex scenes I'll head to the erotica section instead.
Won't be bothering with the rest of the series. If I want to read about swelling man parts and poorly written sex scenes I'll head to the erotica section instead.
August 6, 2011
I loved this book. It has been some time since I've read it, but I do plan on re-reading it. It is on my favorite's shelf and there is this novel's permanent place.
I love native american historical fiction, and this book was chock full of myth, fact, intrigue, heartbreak, etc. It is so easy to define with the main character as to me she felt like a real life person. Her character was written up and described so well.
I kept getting swept up in this novel, and to be frank was sad at it's ending. Isn't that the way with all great novels, the closer we get the end the more we want to stretch it out.
I would love to find more books like this one.
I will be editing this review in the future after I re-read, but let me just say that this is definetely on my top 10 favorites list, and I can't wait to check out some of the other novels by Linda Lay Shuler.
I love native american historical fiction, and this book was chock full of myth, fact, intrigue, heartbreak, etc. It is so easy to define with the main character as to me she felt like a real life person. Her character was written up and described so well.
I kept getting swept up in this novel, and to be frank was sad at it's ending. Isn't that the way with all great novels, the closer we get the end the more we want to stretch it out.
I would love to find more books like this one.
I will be editing this review in the future after I re-read, but let me just say that this is definetely on my top 10 favorites list, and I can't wait to check out some of the other novels by Linda Lay Shuler.
December 9, 2014
This was a fantastic and engaging book that provides the context of the pueblo ruins in the southwest. Mixing fiction, myth and fact, Schuler has certainly done her research to create a compelling tale. Unlike some historical fiction, I never felt like I was receiving a dissertation, but rather the fact was cleverly woven into the story.
I went to Mesa Verde two summers ago and I think one of the motivating factors was actually having read this series. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting that part of the country.
Warning: Sexual content and some explicit moments.
Who should read it? Anyone with interest in the history of the southwestern United States or planning to travel there!
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com or @Read2Distract
I went to Mesa Verde two summers ago and I think one of the motivating factors was actually having read this series. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting that part of the country.
Warning: Sexual content and some explicit moments.
Who should read it? Anyone with interest in the history of the southwestern United States or planning to travel there!
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com or @Read2Distract
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March 23, 2009Good read if you like books set from a historical angle. It reflects what the lives of early American Indians were like. It was rich in ceremonial traditions, hunting rituals, and described the landscape of the plains and deserts set around a story of a woman and the men who loved her. The author even worked in the Vikings making their way to the Americas and making markings and inscriptions on stones, which is now known as the Runestones in Heavener, Oklahoma. I have visited this historic site, so this made the book more interesting to me.
November 22, 2017
I remember choosing this book because it reminded me a little of Clan of the Cave Bear,another favorite series. This one was good, but not as good as the other series I mentioned. It's a series, and I remember enjoying both books equally. It's been many years since I read this, so I've put it onto my read again list and hopefully soon I will be able to write a better review, because this series was definitely good, I'm just hazy on the details!
December 21, 2014
Very much like Clan of the Cave Bear except the first few chapters would've filled a whole book if it was written by Jean M. Auel!
Really enjoyed this, didn't want to put it down.
Didn't always agree with Kwani's behaviour and she seemed to get through men (Wopio, Ute, Kokopelli, Okalake and Tolonqua) but she was a compelling character.
Will have to read the sequels. Book versions seem a bit tricky to get hold of but there are cheap ebook editions.
Really enjoyed this, didn't want to put it down.
Didn't always agree with Kwani's behaviour and she seemed to get through men (Wopio, Ute, Kokopelli, Okalake and Tolonqua) but she was a compelling character.
Will have to read the sequels. Book versions seem a bit tricky to get hold of but there are cheap ebook editions.
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