"Wandering Stars": Tommy Orange's Exploration of Cultural Erasure and Personal History
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Tommy Orange's "Wandering Stars" is a powerful follow-up to his debut novel, "There There," exploring the aftermath of colonization and forced assimilation of Native Americans through the multi-generational story of Jude Star's descendants. The novel delves into the enduring impact of government campaigns and the complex relationship between race, blood, and identity, offering a poignant reflection on the present-day existence of Native Americans.
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- ‘Wandering Stars’ by Tommy Orange book review The Washington Post
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