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There There

By Tommy Orange
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There There by Tommy Orange interweaves the stories of twelve Native American characters living in and around Oakland, California, as they converge at the Big Oakland Powwow. Each character's journey explores themes of identity, heritage, and survival in contemporary urban environments, capturing the complexity and resilience of Native American lives. Orange's narrative sheds light on a myriad of voices, painting a poignant and powerful portrait of those both struggling with and celebrating their cultural background.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in contemporary Native American experiences, as it weaves together multiple narratives that explore identity, cultural heritage, and the complexities of urban life. The interconnected stories offer a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of modern Indigenous existence in America, drawing readers into its powerful and engaging narrative.

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There There

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A searing and potent debut, following a multigenerational cast of characters destined to meet violence in their hometown. A novel about contemporary America from a bold new Native American voice.

The debut novel from the Booker-longlisted author of Wandering Stars

One of Barack Obama's best books of the year, the New York Times bestselling novel about contemporary America from a bold new Native American voice.

'A thunderclap' Marlon James
'Astonishing' Margaret Atwood, via Twitter
'Pure soaring beauty' Colm Tóibín

Jacquie Red Feather is newly sober and hoping to reconnect with her estranged family. That's why she is there. Dene is there because he has been collecting stories to honour his uncle's death, while Edwin is looking for his true father and Opal came to watch her boy Orvil dance.

All of them are connected by bonds they may not yet understand. All of them are here for the celebration that is the Big Oakland Powwow. But Tony Loneman is also there. And Tony has come to the Powwow with darker intentions.

Shortlisted for the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award

'An exhilarating, polyphonic debut novel... Dazzling' Daily Telegraph
'Lyrical and playful, shaking and shimmering with energy... Orange creates beauty out of tragedy' Guardian
'Bold and engrossing... Orange has got under his characters' skins, allowing them to speak for themselves' Financial Times

A New York Times Top 10 Best Book 2018
An Oprah Magazine Top 15 Best Book 2018
Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2019
Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize 2019
Winner of the Writer's Center First Novel Award 2018

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There There by Tommy Orange is praised as a sorrowful yet beautiful debut, displaying energy and lyricism even amidst its tragic elements. Reviewers highlight its powerful portrayal of personal and historical narratives, noting the novel’s ability to deeply connect with its characters. The work is considered a remarkable achievement, instilling a lingering sense of optimism and capturing readers with its searing and intense storytelling.

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ISBN: 9781784707972

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Tommy Orange is faculty at the Institute of American Indian Arts MFA program. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, he was born and raised in Oakland, California. Orange's debut novel, There There, was a New York Times bestseller, a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize, and received the 2019 American Book Award. Wandering Stars is his second book.

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