In 'Wandering Stars,' Tommy Orange details how Orvil Red Feather grapples with the aftermath of violence, connecting his struggles to a broader history of trauma.
The narrative intertwines the past and present, taking readers back to 1864 and the Sand Creek Massacre, highlighting the sustained impact of historical violence on contemporary generations.
Through the exploration of generational trauma in the Bear Shield-Red Feather family, Orange emphasizes the lasting effects of addiction, displacement, and the quest for identity.
By describing Jude Star's harrowing experiences at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, Orange critiques institutions that aimed to erase Native cultures, impacting family legacies for generations.
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