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Love Medicine - by  Louise Erdrich (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Love Medicine - by Louise Erdrich (Paperback)

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  • The first book in Louise Erdrich's highly acclaimed "Native American" trilogy that includes "The Beet Queen," "Tracks," and "The Bingo Palace," re-sequenced and expanded to include never-before-published chapters.
  • Author(s): Louise Erdrich
  • 400 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary

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About the Book



The first book in Erdrich's Native American tetralogy that includes The Beet Queen, Tracks, and The Bingo Palace is an authentic and emotionally powerful glimpse into the Native American experience--now resequenced and expanded to include never-before-published chapters.



Book Synopsis



The first book in Louise Erdrich's highly acclaimed "Native American" trilogy that includes "The Beet Queen," "Tracks," and "The Bingo Palace," re-sequenced and expanded to include never-before-published chapters.

"A dazzling series of family portraits.... This novel is simply about the power of love." "--Chicago Tribune"



From the Back Cover



The stunning first novel in Louise Erdrich's Native American series, Love Medicine tells the story of two families, the Kashpaws and the Lamartines. Written in Erdrich's uniquely poetic, powerful style, it is a multigenerational portrait of strong men and women caught in an unforgettable drama of anger, desire, and the healing power that is love medicine.



Review Quotes




"We know we are in the hands of an exceptionally skilled, sensitive, observant writer ... Love Medicine is the work of a tough, loving mind." -- Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post

"The beauty of Love Medicine saves us from being completely devastated by its power." -- Toni Morrison

"A masterpiece, written with spellbinding authenticity." -- Philip Roth

"Lyrical and funny, mystical and down-to-earth, Love Medicine entrances" -- Christian Science Monitor

"A powerful piece of work . . . Louise Erdrich is the rarest kind of writer; as compassionate as she is sharp-sighted" -- Anne Tyler

"A wondrous prose song . . . about the enduring verities of love and surviving, and these truths are revealed in a narrative that is an invigorating mixture of the cosmic and the tragic." -- New York Times Book Review

"A remarkable first novel that stares more boldly at many of the truths of Native American life in the country than any fiction I've read.... It is a deeply, if ironically, spirited novel." -- Chicago Sun-Times


Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Literary
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Format: Paperback
Author: Louise Erdrich
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 2009
TCIN: 11321304
UPC: 9780061787423
Item Number (DPCI): 248-00-0410
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds
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Q: Is Love Medicine part of a series?

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  • A: Yes, it is the first book in Louise Erdrich's Native American tetralogy.

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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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  • A: Love Medicine contains a total of 400 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of its themes.

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Q: What is the main theme of Love Medicine?

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  • A: The main theme revolves around love, family bonds, and the complexities of Native American life.

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Q: What type of writing style does the author use?

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  • A: Louise Erdrich employs a poetic and powerful writing style that enhances the narrative's emotional depth.

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Q: Who are the primary families featured in the story?

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  • A: The primary families featured in Love Medicine are the Kashpaws and the Lamartines.

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