'We know we are in the hands of an exceptionally skilled, sensitive, observant writer. Written in Erdrich's uniquely poetic, powerful style, it is a multigenerational portrait of strong men and women caught in an unforgettable drama of anger, desire, and the healing power that is love medicine. The stunning first novel in Louise Erdrich's Native American series, Love Medicine tells the story of two families, the Kashpaws and the Lamartines. Black humor mingles with magic, injustice bleeds into betrayal, and through it all, bonds of love and family marry the elements into a tightly woven whole that pulses with the drama of life.Įrdrich has written a multigenerational portrait of strong men and women caught in an unforgettable whirlwind of anger, desire, and the healing power that is love medicine.

With astonishing virtuosity, each chapter of this stunning novel draws on a range of voices to limn its tales.

Set on a North Dakota Ojibwe reservation, Love Medicine-the first novel from master storyteller and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich-is an epic story about the intertwined fates of two families: the Kashpaws and the Lamartines. 'The beauty of Love Medicine saves us from being completely devastated by its power.' - Toni Morrison About the Book The first book in Erdrich's Native American tetralogy that includes The Beet Queen, Tracks, and The Bingo Palace is an authentic and emotionally powerful glimpse into the Native American experience-now resequenced and expanded to include never-before-published chapters.

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