I am Apache by Tanya Landman tells the story of Siki, a fourteen year old Apache girl who chooses the path of a warrior to avenge the death of her brother, Tazhi. During her journey, Siki is pushed to her limits and discovers the truth about her father's dishonorable death. Little did she know, much more awaited her.
Tanya Landman vividly describes the Apache society, using terms such as moons and summers instead of years. Although the story didn't involve many cliffhangers, it was quite motivational and very empowering. She did a superb job in covering the three basics of any good story about a culture: war, society, and religion. The formal, and somewhat informal, language makes it seem as though the reader is merely a stranger being told Siki's life story. Landman excellently describes Siki's mental development after her brother's death and the manner in which she chose to deal with his death. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys reading about Native American or tribal cultures, subtle action stories, and anyone who likes to read about inner struggles.
Reviewer Age:16
Reviewer City, State and Country: Raleigh, North Carolina United States
