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The Orenda
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July 1, 2014
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August 31, 2014

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Garlan ✌
This is a very dark, violent book that is so well written it didn't detract me from the story. Set in Canada in the early days of the Jesuit involvement with the indigenous tribes, the story is told from the POV of three characters in alternating chapters. There's a rich cast of characters, a clash of cultures and beliefs, and the ongoing warfare between the various tribes (Wendat, Iriquois, Huron and others). I've only read one other book by Boyden, and it was very good also. I'll have to move ...more
Tricia
Sep 19, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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