A review by cindypepper
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

dark reflective sad tense slow-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

4.25

Not as cohesive as There, There, seeing as Wandering Stars acts as both a prequel and a sequel. I think if I hadn't read There, There before, I might have felt confused as to what had happened in between, given that the events from the book are referenced. That said, it's a testament to Tommy Orange's writing that the narratives of Charles and Jude and the current generation are strong enough on their own. I'm such a sucker for multigenerational family sagas, and this is no exception. It could have benefitted from a middle act to weave the acts together into a more solid arc, but I enjoyed it nevertheless.
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