A review by aj_mooney
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

challenging emotional informative reflective sad 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

4.0

I really enjoyed diving back into the lives that Orange introduced us to in There There. The prequel/sequel element to this book was compelling. Orange's writing is beautiful and complex and it forces you to slow down to really grasp the words before they slip through your mind misunderstood. My one complaint is that the different pov voices didn't feel as distinct in this book as they did in There There. Because of this, I don't feel like I developed a deeper connection with the characters, but my investment in their stories from There There carried me through. 

Overall, this is a poignant look at family, generational trauma, addiction, and growing up.