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Title: Elegant
Review: Cooper's language in this novel is elegant, a product of the era in which it was written. His description of the Native American characters is also a sign of his time. He describes them at times as beautiful creatures amazingly in touch with nature, while at other times making them appear as savages. However, overall I felt the contrast was well done for he also does not always paint a perfect picture of the white settlers. The story has action but it's purpose is not necessarily to exite the reader in that way. It is more character driven and well defines the interaction between characters who come from completely different cultural backgrounds. It does have it's moments of good excitment though. A good book for those who can handle the diction and writing style of the 18th century.
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