Olivia G answers “I've enjoyed other books about Native...”

Greg asked this question about There There:

I've enjoyed other books about Native Americans, like "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". I'm seeing rave, 5-star reviews for "There There". Is it because of the subject, which certainly needs addressing and it would benefit many of us to understand more about Native Americans? Or is it because readers really loved the book itself?

Olivia G Thinking that "There There" is being highly lauded purely because it focuses on modern Native American life in a way that is unique to many readers is…moreThinking that "There There" is being highly lauded purely because it focuses on modern Native American life in a way that is unique to many readers is reductive and offensive to this work and the author. As the jacket mentions, this novel may one day be required reading in American schools not only because of its nuance and thoroughness in portraying contemporary, urban Native American life but also because the ways in which Orange weaves together these stories are profound and lasting. It's one of the most meaningful novels I've engaged with, and I look forward to Orange's future works.(less)

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