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A review by lmkennedy
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
emotional
informative
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
I really enjoyed this book, particularly how the beginning took us back to the generational history of the red feather and bear shield families.
The reason it is only getting 3 stars from me is because we did not get a wrap up to some of the other characters introduced in There, There. Perhaps there will be a third book? I’m not sure, but I really was interested to know what happened to Blue and Edwin, Harvey just disappears even though he went to the hospital with them after the shooting. I would have also liked to see what became of the movie project from the first book.
Despite those shortcomings, Wandering Stars is a deep look into generational trauma and addiction and is a must read. This book and There, There will go on to become classics, I’m sure of it.
The reason it is only getting 3 stars from me is because we did not get a wrap up to some of the other characters introduced in There, There. Perhaps there will be a third book? I’m not sure, but I really was interested to know what happened to Blue and Edwin, Harvey just disappears even though he went to the hospital with them after the shooting. I would have also liked to see what became of the movie project from the first book.
Despite those shortcomings, Wandering Stars is a deep look into generational trauma and addiction and is a must read. This book and There, There will go on to become classics, I’m sure of it.