Lynda C. (Readnmachine) reviewed on 12/29/2013 + 1443 more book reviews

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Erdrich's collection of short stories is centered on one extended Chippewa family, ranging from the 1930s to the 1980s. Many of the tales are depressing, centering on characters with no education, no hope, and no future. Standouts in the collection are the title story, "Love Medicine" and "The Tomahawk Factory", but fully appreciating them requires the background provided by the other pieces.

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