Literature and cinema have shaped a romanticized image of Indians living in complete harmony with nature. But the indigenous population of America is a people who went through a tragic path and were driven into reservations. This is the story of twelve Indians born in big cities. Each of them is trying to find their place in life and cope with the challenges of modern society. They have different destinies, and only an undying connection with their ancestors helps them maintain their identity in this world. “A stunning literary debut.” - Margaret Atwood

“Tommy Orange's novel reveals not only a new author, but also a whole world in which the tragic history of the indigenous peoples of North America is echoed in the fate of their descendants, today's urban Indians. And these are not at all the “redskins” from the Westerns we love. An invisible thread of the past connects twelve characters, each of whom is desperately searching for their place on this earth and defending their identity. The unhurried narrative gradually gains momentum and leads to a dramatic climax, and here the author’s skill is fully demonstrated, managing to hook the reader, make him feel the atmosphere of “Indianness” and experience with the characters.” – Irina Litvinova, translator

“This is Tommy Orange. Remember his name. His book will blow your mind." - Pam Houston, author of Cowboys Are My Weakness. New York Times bestseller. Pulitzer Prize finalist. Carnegie Medal nominee.