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Love Medicine - by Louise Erdrich (Paperback)

Name: Love Medicine - by Louise Erdrich (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
SKU: 11321304
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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

Specifications

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?

AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago

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?

AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago

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?

AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago

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