The Grass Dancer

De: Susan Power

Narrado por: Susan Power

Back in the 1860s, Ghost Horse, a handsome young sacred clown, loved and lost to death the beautiful warrior woman Red Dress. As their spirits seek desperately to be reunited, they influence the sometimes violent fate of those who have followed them.

Now in the 1980s, Red Dress's teenage descendant Charlene Thunder has fallen hopelessly in love with Harley Wind Soldier, the dashing traditional dancer of Ghost Horse's lineage.

When Harley's soul mate is killed in an accident, Charlene guiltily suspects her own grandmother, a notorious witch, of making it happen - just as she may well have caused the death of Harley's father and brother, which even today obsesses him.

The Grass Dancer is a debut novel for Susan Power, an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe.

©1997 Susan Power (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"A consummate storyteller whose graceful prose is plangent with lyrical metaphor and sensuous detail, she deftly uses suspense, humor, irony and the gradual revelation of dramatic disclosures to compose a tapestry of human life. Seduced by her humane vision and its convincing depiction, one absorbs the traditions and lore of the Sioux community with a sense of wonder reflecting that with which the characters view the natural world. This is a book that begs to be read at one sitting, and then again. A chapter appeared in The Best American Short Stories 1993." ( Publishers Weekly)

Great Story. Horrid Narration.

I read a hard copy of "The Grass Dancer" years ago, and looked forward to reuniting with a great story in audio. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to make it all the way through the audio edition. The narration is too fast, and monotonous. It ruins a fabulous story. I wish Ms. Power had hired a pro.

all time favorite

i have read this book many many times. I was excited to find it on audible. Susan Power did a wonderful job. I love when authors narrate. I'm sure I'll listen many more times

Wasté do’!!!

All the authentic names and stories that were told. The use of our language stole my heart. One of the best book I have listened too. I grew up in Ft. Yates . North Dakota but now live in Oklahoma. So I believei will listen to this book again and again just to hear the names and stories. Thank you for writing this beautiful book. Pidamaya!!!

There is power in authenticity!

The author’s authenticity resounds in this generous and charming story of family and generative truth.

Love this book

Read this book numerous times and listened to it even more. Absolutely love these stories.