Reviews

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

bismahreads's review against another edition

dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

christianaxoxo's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

lucydogmarks3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced

4.5

lottie1803's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

tsteacher's review against another edition

Too poetic for my mood. Wasn’t ready for it.

karinareads13's review against another edition

4.0

I received an ARC of this book from Knopf and Netgalley. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book.

The Sand Creek massacre was a massacre of Cheyenne and Arapaho people by the U.S. Army in the American Indian Wars in 1864. Wandering Stars follows generations of a Native American family, starting with Jude Star, survivor of the massacre. Jude Star was forced to learn English and practice Christianity. His son goes to a school that was designed to eradicate Native American culture and force Native Americans to change everything about themselves. The book goes through several generations of the Star family, written in the past and present. 

I thought this book was beautifully written. It focuses on the generational trauma that Native Americans experience, as well as issues of identity, alcohol/substance abuse, and family. I definitely recommend this book to everyone.

c0smic_mistak3's review against another edition

4.0

what's a word for how I feel after reading a tommy orange book.... liberated? open minded? thought provoking, not quite emotional? or uplifted? like the opposite of pedantic?

 like he has a story to tell and you should definitely listen to it. 

lumleyisaac's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Self harm, Cancer, and Suicidal thoughts

sydms's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alexjstewart's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0