The Painted Drum (P.S.) - Softcover

"A brilliant creation: it possesses the instantly persuasive strangeness of something faithful to life."--New York Times Book Review

"This is simply a good book... Neatly etched characters, finely calibrated prose, and flashes of wisdom and wit throughout."--Christian Science Monitor

"Haunted and haunting... With fearlessness and humility... [Erdrich] inspires readers to open their hearts."--Washington Post Book World

"Complex and graceful . . . Her most recent work shows Erdrich only becoming better with time."--Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Erdrich soars in scenes that are resonant, poetic and exact, visions that will remain imprinted on the reader's mind."--Los Angeles Times Book Review

"Erdrich at her most accomplished. . . . Startling imagery and remarkable insights into love, foolishness, bravery and betrayal."--Philadelphia Inquirer

"A lovely addition . . . to a growing landscape as memorable and enduring as William Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County.--Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"A top-notch read and one of her finest efforts."--Denver Post

"This is her best book yet."--Providence Journal

"One of her best novels... Erdrich's writing has become richer, her voice wiser... She shies away from nothing."--Minneapolis Star Tribune

Discovering a cache of valuable Native American artifacts while appraising a family estate in New Hampshire, Faye Travers investigates the history of a ceremonial drum, which possesses spiritual powers and changes the lives of people who encounter it. By the author of Love Medicine. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 60,000 first printing.