Category - Fiction / General Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Like New
Listed - A month ago
Views - 19
Est. Publication Date - May 2019
Seller Description
Tommy Orange's wondrous and shattering novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and tryong to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle's death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American- grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
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There There
ISBN: 9780525436140
Publisher Description
ONE OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR--THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW WINNER OF THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE One of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, O, The Oprah ...
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PangoBooks readers are captivated by Tommy Orange's ability to connect them deeply with a diverse array of characters, each depicting different facets of urban Native American life. Despite being multifaceted, some readers noted that the multitude of characters can feel like an interwoven collection of short stories. The narrative's focus on the Big Oakland Powwow and its violent climax left many readers emotionally moved, emphasizing themes of generational trauma, erasure, and resilience. Orange's profound exploration of modern indigeneity and its complexities in an urban setting offers readers a poignant and essential perspective on Native American experiences in contemporary America. Overall, readers find the book powerful, informative, and a stirring debut from the author.