Celia's Song
Celia's Song
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Magical RealismVancouver Island • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Celia's Song by Lee Maracle follows an Indigenous family's experiences in a Pacific Northwest Coast community. The narrative explores the lives of its members, including the healing journey of a woman named Celia, against a backdrop of cultural resilience, historical trauma, and personal transformation. The story weaves together themes of tradition, identity, and interconnectedness.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
586 ratings
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Review Roundup
Celia's Song by Lee Maracle is lauded for its lyrical prose and deep connection to Indigenous themes, offering a poignant exploration of trauma, healing, and community. Readers praise its rich storytelling and cultural insights. Some critique the complex narrative structure, finding it occasionally challenging. Overall, Maracle's work is seen as a powerful contribution to Canadian literature.
Who Should Read Celia's Song?
Readers who appreciate Celia's Song by Lee Maracle, which weaves Indigenous storytelling with contemporary issues, may also enjoy The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich or Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King. They seek novels rich in cultural narratives and social critique, with multi-layered characters.
586 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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280
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Magical RealismVancouver Island • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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