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A review by alysereadsbooks
There There by Tommy Orange
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I listened to this on audiobook for my summer reading challenge at my local library. It was raw, vulnerable, and heartbreaking look at indigenous lives in America. I liked how the stories were all intertwined. You could really see the role intergenerational racism and trauma plays in the characters' lives. I didn't love the openness of the ending.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Sexual assault