A review by cjrmusic
There There by Tommy Orange

challenging emotional 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

4.25

A spectacularly woven together tale of Urban Indians descending on the A’s Stadium in Oakland for the Big Oakland Powwow. Informative, sad, and an honest portrayal of how American Indians had their culture stripped from them. Tommy Orange’s writing style is beautiful, his voice rings out through every page. A difficult but necessary read for anyone grappling with feelings of loss of identity and generational trauma.
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