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This book is certainly panoramic in scope. It covers the illegal trade in drugs, guns, and human organs; political organizing among the homeless, Native people, and communists; the art world; eugenics and Nazis; and so much violence and horror. It’s impressive, but I do feel my attention drifting—it’s a long book! I hope Silko brings all the themes and characters together for an epic finale. Otherwise...

Strange but immersive so far. At times, the action is graphic and violent, but then other scenes are subtle, sad, and thoughtful. It reminds me a little of Keri Hulme's wonderful book The Bone People.