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There There: A novel

There There: A novel

byTommy Orange
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Dark Clouds
4.0 out of 5 starsA Brilliant First Novel
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019
A brilliant and ambitious first novel. Artfully rhythmic prose reads more like poetry. Orange weaves history and brutal honesty into the complicated lives of his complex characters--none of whom, it should be noted, are treated as "victims." My only problem with this otherwise groundbreaking novel is that it lacks an ending. The jarring final few pages leave us wanting some closure, some denouement. I left "There There" feeling a little unsatisfied, having read with rapt attention from the opening sentences.
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John Hindson
3.0 out of 5 starsokay book
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2019
Did not hold my attention
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Dark Clouds
4.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant First Novel
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2019
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A brilliant and ambitious first novel. Artfully rhythmic prose reads more like poetry. Orange weaves history and brutal honesty into the complicated lives of his complex characters--none of whom, it should be noted, are treated as "victims." My only problem with this otherwise groundbreaking novel is that it lacks an ending. The jarring final few pages leave us wanting some closure, some denouement. I left "There There" feeling a little unsatisfied, having read with rapt attention from the opening sentences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book!
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2018
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I’m so impressed with the writing and the way this book drew me in. I’m already planning to re-read it. It’s an eye opening story with such life-like characters and it’s written in such a matter-of-fact, no BS way.
The ending is heart wrenching as are many other parts, but even so there is this underlying beauty and strength that gives the reader a sense of hope...
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Marla Barber
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional
Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2019
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I will have to read it again. The first time through I was too caught up in the poetic writing and unique characters to fully follow all of the twists and connections in the story.
I look forward to reading more by Mr. Orange.
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mjc1436
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2019
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Multiple threads build and converge in a cataclysmic roar. Fresh , powerful prose from a new author whose voice has us wanting his next book already
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john david
5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Book to be Read
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2018
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This a fast moving novel concerned with identity appropriation of an intrinsic to the American experience - modern day Native Americans
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Trisha L Bevan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great novel but very depressing.
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2018
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I liked how all of the stories merged at the climax. It could have been longer...I would have liked to know what happened in the aftermath of the tragedy.0
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5.0 out of 5 stars great story teller
Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2020
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I loved this book. I am a book club and this was the book for July. You've got to real it. so honest. so poetic. I read it 2wice
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!!
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2022
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Great read! Would be super book club book! We reviewed it with my writing class.
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Elizabeth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Indigenous people in Oakland california: Urban dwellers.
Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2018
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I loved this novel. Bright, well written and a good story.
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T Hancock
5.0 out of 5 stars "Wondrous and shattering"
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2020
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Interesting reading!
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