Stealing
Stealing
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Oklahoma • 1950s
2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Stealing by Margaret Verble is a historical novel focusing on a young Cherokee girl navigating life in the 1950s after being forced from her home. The story explores themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. As she faces various challenges, the girl learns more about herself and her people's history.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Stealing by Margaret Verble is praised for its captivating exploration of complex themes like identity and family, bringing to life a vivid historical setting. Readers appreciate the strong, multidimensional characters and Verble's evocative writing style. Some critique the pacing and felt certain plot points could have been more developed. Overall, it’s a compelling read.
Who Should Read Stealing?
Fans of Stealing by Margaret Verble would appreciate intricate character development and themes of identity and resilience. Readers of Louise Erdrich's The Night Watchman or Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean Trees may find similar cultural and emotional depth appealing.
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Novel • Fiction
Oklahoma • 1950s
2023
Adult
18+ years
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