Anny P. (wolfnme) reviewed on 9/13/2006 + 3389 more book reviews

Gray Wolf, warrior of the St. Croix Chippewa, next chief in line thinks pleasure is all about sex. He rescues Danette, a talented painter who resides with her rich, shallow uncle in small town Duluth. Before they barely even know each other Gray Wolf is ready to have his way with her. The next thing you know, she stumbles across his wigwam in the middle of the forest where trouble is sure to be found. Along comes Gray Wolf and from here on out they make a whole lot of love. Gray Wolf's wish is for his wife to bear him many sons. When Danette gives birth to a baby girl that resembles herself, Gray Wolf neglects the child over his own selfish beliefs. And when Danette does not wish to have an attendant at her side all day long, he gets angry and growls at her (he does this a lot when things don't go his way) and commandeers to her how things will be done. Although he knows Laughing Rain wants desperately to become his second wife, he continues to let her cling to him instead of supporting his wife. Danette's sudden need to get away and go back home leads to an unexpected and sorrowful death. In the end, Gray Wolf has many heartaches to make up for. The story is not the worst I have ever read but far from captivating. It was at least interesting to learn of the indian ways and how different things were back in those days.

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