Gichi Manidoo


Gichi Manidoo
by Charles J. Musser

Gichi Manidoo is a book of self-discovery that puts forward the idea of a magical realm that exists within oneself and could be reached through sleep, dream or introspection.  
The structure of the novella is that of a complex frame story, a fact that creates the illusion of a ‘mirror within a mirror’. This means that there is a surface story, the love story of Federico and Marie, which also includes Elizabeth’s story that comprises the story of Aiyana and Nanabosho as well. There are two more stories comprised in the surface story that mingle with Elizabeth’s: Marie’s diary and Federico’s memories.
Charles J. Musser creates two types of characters that constitute the essence of two worlds: the magical and the real one. The magical realm can be easily viewed as the equivalent of the inner world. Here, human beings and animals, that might have the role of guardians, are searching together the supreme balance between body and soul using various means such as: music, dreams, stories, journeys.
The open ending offers an extra dose of mystery to the story, sustaining the feeling of hope that true love overcomes any obstacle, even though it has to be fulfilled through death. Full of symbolism, Gichi Manidoo is the perfect book for every reader interested in magical realism.

Andreea Padurean



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