Turtle Belly: A Novel (American Indian Literature and Critical Studies Series)

By Joel Monture

After Sam's Mohawk mother is murdered by her abusive white husband after she flees to the reservation, Sam is raised by loving relatives but cannot feel at home, but when he earns an art scholarship to Dartmouth, he finds himself equally out-of-place andmust forge his own way.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806130105
• ISBN13: 9780806130101
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Well, it seems people like my father's book.

Hello. At first, my dad forced me to read it...but after the first few chapters, I didn't have to be forced. My father's compelling story kept me interested, and the whole "coming of age" theme was something I could relate to. The characters are very developed, from the prostitute waitress to the speed demon driver. I highly reccomend this book. Hey, if a 15 year old reads and enjoys an "old-fashioned" book in the computer age, it has to be good! Am I right?

EXCELLENT

I AM ALMOST DONE READING THIS BOOK....I WISH I DIDNT HAVE TO WORK...OR I WOULD HAVE READ IT STRAIGHT THROUGH....I WOULD LIKE TO READ MORE OF THIS AUTHOR

Poignant, thought provoking, laced with indian lore

This book captivated me completely. Sam successfully recounted his life without emotion, though the emotion of the events was clear. The book left me with a sense of peace, and with many indian analogies to use in my everyday life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is experinecing difficulty in life; it recounts the difficulties of another, and provides time for introspection in the narrative.

Realistic Portrayal

_Turtle Belly_ is a book that weaves it's tale so wonderfully that it leaves you thinking about it long after you've finished. Vividly written and honestly realistic. A beautiful portrayal of human nature and growing up.