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A Man Called Horse

Dorothy M. Johnson
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A Man Called Horse

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1950

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Dorothy M. Johnson

A Man Called Horse

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1950
Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1950

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

382 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Dorothy M. Johnson's A Man Called Horse has been widely praised for its rich storytelling and deep cultural insights. Critics appreciate the novel's respectful portrayal of Native American society and its compelling character development. Some, however, find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally dated. Overall, it remains a powerful and evocative read.

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Who Should Read A Man Called Horse?

A reader who appreciates A Man Called Horse by Dorothy M. Johnson would likely enjoy historical fiction and tales of cultural immersion. Fans of Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake or Little Big Man by Thomas Berger will find the theme of a white man integrating into Native American society compelling and thought-provoking.

4.2

382 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

16

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1950

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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