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There There by Tommy Orange

alainahebert's review against another edition

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4.0

The most incredible part of this book is how it forced me to read and understand things from a Native American Indian perspective. I did find that it was not an easy read, as in, I was not drawn to finish it, and the ending/climax felt rushed from all of the POV switches. I definitely wanted to hear everyone’s stories, and it was a little bit of a shock, however I wish this book were 100 pages longer. I would have loved to read more of their backstories, and I enjoyed reading their viewpoints on their culture and heritage. I would definitely recommend this book!

kmulliki's review against another edition

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informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

abbymt's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

mostlylori's review against another edition

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4.0

I love a tense story with a slow reveal of intertwined narratives. Surprised to find out this was a debut novel, definitely picking up more from this author.

thejscissortail's review against another edition

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

3.0

I think the book has deeper meaning behind certain things. Sometimes hard to discern. May not be for me.

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sposner's review against another edition

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dark informative tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

wisemeg's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sunflowerism's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

4.25

kaitlinbagley's review against another edition

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dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

ashleywinchester's review against another edition

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4.0

Less of a traditional linear novel and more of a bunch of snippets of people's lives, which eventually converge. Very well written, would recommend.