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High Country News
4 weeks ago
Writing

History, addiction and community in Tommy Orange's latest novel - High Country News

Orange's sequel, Wandering Stars, delves into ancestral history and the ongoing struggles faced by a Native American family, tackling themes of oppression and addiction. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
Books

In 'Wandering Stars,' Tommy Orange Traces a Family's Scars Across Six Generations

Addiction impacts families deeply
Exploration of trauma and addiction in storytelling [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange review tapestry of colonial trauma is harrowing yet healing

Tommy Orange writes about Native American experiences in the present day, addressing the misconception of being only from the past.
Orange's novel delves into the aftermath of a violent event and the intergenerational trauma experienced by Native Americans. [ more ]
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www.esquire.com
3 months ago
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Tommy Orange Discusses 'Wandering Stars'

Wandering Stars is a powerful follow-up to 'There There' by Tommy Orange.
The book delves into the historical context of Native Americans and the impact of institutions like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
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Tommy Orange's 'Wandering Stars' is a powerful follow up to 'There There'

Wandering Stars is both a sequel and a prequel to Tommy Orange's debut novel, exploring the long-term effects of Native American history on a specific family lineage.
The novel delves into the themes of trauma, dislocation, and forced assimilation, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral stories in shaping identity. [ more ]
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PublishersWeekly.com
4 months ago
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Endnotes: 'Wandering Stars' by Tommy Orange

Wandering Stars is Tommy Orange's second novel following the Bear Shield-Red Feather family dealing with the aftermath of a shooting at an Oakland powwow.
The book received a starred review from Publishers Weekly as a 'devastating narrative' solidifying Orange's place in Native American literature. [ more ]
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