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Spider Woman's Granddaughters

Paula Gunn Allen
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Spider Woman's Granddaughters

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1989

Book Brief

Paula Gunn Allen

Spider Woman's Granddaughters

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.4

413 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Spider Woman's Granddaughters by Paula Gunn Allen is praised for its rich tapestry of Native American women's stories, offering a diverse and authentic portrayal of their experiences. Critics commend its cultural depth and strong narrative voices. However, some find the collection uneven in quality and the thematic cohesion lacking at times. Overall, it is a significant contribution to indigenous literature.

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Who Should Read Spider Woman's Granddaughters?

Readers who cherish Native American literature, feminist perspectives, and multicultural storytelling will find Spider Woman's Granddaughters by Paula Gunn Allen enthralling. Lovers of Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine and Leslie Marmon Silko's Storyteller will particularly enjoy this rich tapestry of indigenous women's voices and narratives.

4.4

413 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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