61 pages 2 hours read

James Welch

Fools Crow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Reviews & Readership

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James Welch's Fools Crow garners acclaim for its vivid portrayal of Native American life and its rich, poetic prose. Critics praise Welch's deep cultural insights and strong character development. Some find the pacing slow and the narrative dense, but many appreciate its historical authenticity and emotional depth. Overall, it's valued for its literary merit and educational importance.

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Who Should Read Fools Crow?

Fans of vivid historical fiction and Native American culture will relish James Welch's Fools Crow. Readers who appreciated Sherman Alexie's themes in The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven or the immersive storytelling of Michael Blake's Dances with Wolves will find this novel captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Western
Education
Historical Fiction
Topics
Education
History: World