A review by joanna_banana
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

There There was one of my favorite books of the last decade. This picked up where There There left off but was prequel and sequel all in one. Tommy Orange’s writing is so enjoyable - piercing descriptions, social commentary, and love oozing through tough material about addiction and death by imperialists or capitalists or both. I liked the multiple voices again though in the second half got lost a little bit. Lony was my favorite and I’m glad it ended with his voice. I wondered how much was autobiographical or people in Orange’s family. Would strongly recommend!
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