There There — by Tommy Orange

With no clear protagonist, this reads more like an interwoven, multi-generational collection of personal essays about the present-day urban Native American experience. The antagonist however — also never clearly defined — looms large in the story. Violence. Abuse. Genocide. Drugs. Alcohol. Cultures struggling to adapt and find some relevance and vitality. Poverty. Each of these overlapping forces also gets its own moment in the spotlight.

As one might guess, it’s a tough read. But a good story. 4 stars.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1003830622

 

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