Lord of the dance: An African retelling

Rating:
Summary: Interesting attempt - excellent illustrations
Review: Tadjo took on a difficult task - the retelling of Carter's hymn "Lord of the Dance" as a history of the Senufo people. The Lord of the Dance becomes the Mask, the world is created and people live in piece dancing with the wooden icon of the Mask, then the modern world describes Mask a "a symbol of ignorance" but the Mask persists. Tadjo comes close to pulling this task off but finally slides into a didactic style rather than trusting the story. However, the book is still worth your time.

Rating:
Summary: Interesting attempt - excellent illustrations
Review: Tadjo took on a difficult task - the retelling of Carter's hymn "Lord of the Dance" as a history of the Senufo people. The Lord of the Dance becomes the Mask, the world is created and people live in piece dancing with the wooden icon of the Mask, then the modern world describes Mask a "a symbol of ignorance" but the Mask persists. Tadjo comes close to pulling this task off but finally slides into a didactic style rather than trusting the story. However, the book is still worth your time.