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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in FictionFinalist for the PEN Faulkner AwardIn this literary masterwork, Louise Erdrich, bestselling author of the National Book Awardwinning The Round House and the Pulitzer Prize nominee The Plague of Doves, wields her breathtaking narrative magic in an emotionally haunting contemporary tale of a tragic accident, a demand for justice, and a profound act of atonement with ancient roots in Native American culture.North Dakota, late summer, 1999. Landreaux Iron stalks a deer along the edge of the property bordering his own. He shoots with easy confidencebut when the buck springs away, Landreaux realizes hes hit something else, a blur he saw as he squeezed the trigger. When he staggers closer, he realizes he has killed his neighbors fiveyearold son, Dusty Ravich.The youngest child of his friend and neighbor, Peter Ravich, Dusty was best friends with Landreauxs fiveyearold son, LaRose. The two families have always been close, sharing food, clothing, and rides into town; their children played together despite going to different schools; and Landreauxs wife, Emmaline, is half sister to Dustys mother, Nola. Horrified at what hes done, the recovered alcoholic turns to an Ojibwe tribe traditionthe sweat lodgefor guidance, and finds a way forward. Following an ancient means of retribution, he and Emmaline will give LaRose to the grieving Peter and Nola. Our son will be your son now, they tell them.LaRose is quickly absorbed into his new family. Plagued by thoughts of suicide, Nola dotes on him, keeping her darkness at bay. His fierce, rebellious new sister, Maggie, welcomes him as a coconspirator who can ease her volatile mothers terrifying moods. Gradually hes allowed shared visits with his birth family, whose sorrow mirrors the Raviches own. As the years pass, LaRose becomes the linchpin linking the Irons and the Raviches, and eventually their mutual pain begins to heal.But when a vengeful man with a longstanding grudge against Landreaux begins raising trouble, hurling accusations of a coverup the day Dusty died, he threatens the tenuous peace that has kept these two fragile families whole.Inspiring and affecting, LaRose is a powerful exploration of loss, justice, and the reparation of the human heart, and an unforgettable, dazzling tour de force from one of Americas most distinguished literary masters.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'LaRose: A Novel'? A: 'LaRose' explores themes of loss, justice, and the reparation of the human heart through the lens of Native American culture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'LaRose'? A: The author of 'LaRose' is Louise Erdrich, a renowned writer known for her contributions to contemporary literature.
- Q: What is the setting of 'LaRose'? A: 'LaRose' is set in North Dakota during the late summer of 1999.
- Q: How many pages is 'LaRose: A Novel'? A: 'LaRose' contains 400 pages.
- Q: What are the notable awards won by 'LaRose'? A: 'LaRose' won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction and was a finalist for the PEN Faulkner Award.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'LaRose'? A: 'LaRose' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'LaRose' published? A: 'LaRose' was published on April 11, 2017.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'LaRose' is offered in new condition.
- Q: What genre does 'LaRose: A Novel' belong to? A: 'LaRose' is categorized under the Coming of Age genre.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'LaRose'? A: Yes, 'LaRose' is a reprint edition.