There There by Tommy Orange

There There by Tommy Orange

Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, and a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Tommy Orange's explosive debut novel redefines the contemporary American experience. There There masterfully weaves together the lives of twelve unforgettable characters, all Native Americans living in Oakland, California, all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow for reasons uniquely their own. There's Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and bracing herself for a family reunion; Dene Oxendene, collecting urban Native stories for a project honoring his late uncle; and fourteen-year-old Orvil Red Feather, teaching himself traditional dance from YouTube videos. As their paths converge and collide with devastating consequences, Orange creates a stunning, polyphonic portrait of a community grappling with a complex history, navigating urban life, and searching for identity and belonging in a world that often renders them invisible. Fierce, funny, heartbreaking, and propulsive, There There is a landmark achievement and an essential read.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Experience the "astonishing literary debut" (Margaret Atwood) that became an instant classic, offering a vital, rarely seen perspective on the urban Native American experience. You'll be captivated by Tommy Orange's electric prose, the intricate tapestry of interconnected lives, and the novel's urgent exploration of identity, history, and community. For readers seeking powerful, inventive, and deeply relevant contemporary literary fiction, There There is simply unforgettable.