The Painted Drum

“A lovely addition . . . to a growing landscape as memorable and enduring as William Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha County. — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“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
“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
“One of her best novels... Erdrich’s writing has become richer, her voice wiser... She shies away from nothing.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Haunted and haunting... With fearlessness and humility... [Erdrich] inspires readers to open their hearts.” — Washington Post Book World
“This is her best book yet.” — Providence Journal
“Erdrich at her most accomplished. . . . Startling imagery and remarkable insights into love, foolishness, bravery and betrayal.” — Philadelphia Inquirer
“A top-notch read and one of her finest efforts.” — Denver Post

Louise Erdrich, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, is the award-winning author of many novels as well as volumes of poetry, children's books, and a memoir of early motherhood. Erdrich lives in Minnesota with her daughters and is the owner of Birchbark Books, a small independent bookstore.