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This sounds really good...does any one recommend it?

Donna If you are a fan of Louise Erdrich , yes! She is a wonderful storyteller and if you like Native American present and past woven in you will really lov…moreIf you are a fan of Louise Erdrich , yes! She is a wonderful storyteller and if you like Native American present and past woven in you will really love it. I like how she keeps you posted on all the different LaRoses throughout the book. It could get confusing but she recaps things nicely to remind you who she is writing about. It is not a quick easy read but those kind of books are usually the best, in my opinion. Hope you will give it a try or at least one of her other books.(less)

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What is the time period of this book?

Darla Jackson Most of the book is set around 1999. There are parts set in a few other time frames, since the name LaRose spans across multiple generations, and it t…moreMost of the book is set around 1999. There are parts set in a few other time frames, since the name LaRose spans across multiple generations, and it tells of the other LaRoses, but it mainly focuses on the most recent one.(less)

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Is it good book for a book group?

Susan Yes it is our choice this month

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Mary No. It was accidental.

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Why is the current LaRose a male?

Canuck Mom of Three The current parents, Emmaline and Landreaux, hadn't planned to use the name LaRose, so they didn't give it to any of their girls. But when their young…moreThe current parents, Emmaline and Landreaux, hadn't planned to use the name LaRose, so they didn't give it to any of their girls. But when their youngest boy was born, they had a strong sense that there was something special about him and that this name belonged to him.(less)

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