Moon Dance is a novel by S.P. Somtow that explores the history and conflict of two different kinds of werewolves: the European werewolves who migrated to America in the late 1800s, and the Native American werewolves who already inhabited the land. The novel is set against the backdrop of the American Old West and the expansion of the white settlers into the territory of the Lakota Sioux.
The novel has two main characters: Carrie Dupre, a researcher who is investigating a Depression-era mass murderer in 1963, and Alexander, a very old man who is a werewolf and has multiple personality disorder. Carrie discovers that Alexander is the illegitimate son of the leader of the European werewolves, and that his governess was her great-grandmother, Speranza. Through Alexander’s memories, Carrie learns about the violent and tragic history of the werewolves, their encounters with the Native American shaman, and their involvement in the Wounded Knee massacre.
The novel is a complex and dark tale of horror, memory, and identity. It is also erotic, violent, and scary, as the author does not shy away from describing the gruesome details of the werewolf transformations, killings, and battles. The novel is not for the faint of heart, as it depicts the brutality and cruelty of both humans and werewolves, and the suffering and loss of both sides.
The novel has received mixed reviews from critics and readers. Some praised the novel for its originality, depth, and historical accuracy, while others criticized it for its lack of narrative tension, unscary and unmagical elements, and excessive gore. The novel is part of a series of books by S.P. Somtow that feature different types of supernatural creatures, such as vampires, zombies, and mummies.
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