This is a compelling, well-written book with enough suspense to keep the reader turning the pages.

Orange has created real and gritty, yet sympathetic, characters. There is a web of connections joining the characters and leading them to the ultimate gathering--The Big Oakland Powwow and the book's Shakespearian conclusion.

My biggest issue with the book is that it focused on too many different characters, and I found it confusing. I couldn't keep track of them. Also, this made it more like a collection of short stories that tied together than a novel. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it may not be to everyone's taste.