The Orenda
by Joseph Boyden
The Orenda by Joseph Boyden holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 490 pages.
About The Orenda
In the remote winter landscape a brutal massacre and the kidnapping of a young Iroquois girl violently re-ignites a deep rift between two tribes. The girl’s captor, Bird, is one of the Huron Nation’s great warriors and statesmen. Years have passed since the murder of his family, and yet they are never far from his mind. In the girl, Snow Falls, he recognizes the ghost of his lost daughter, but as he fights for her heart and allegiance, small battles erupt into bigger wars as both tribes face a new, more dangerous threat from afar.Traveling with the Huron is Christophe, a charismatic missionary who has found his calling among the tribe and devotes himself to learning and understanding their customs and language. An emissary from distant lands, he brings much more than his faith to this new world, with its natural beauty and riches.As these three souls dance with each other through intricately woven acts of duplicity, their social, political and spiritual worlds collide - and a new nation rises from a world in flux.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Boyden |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 490 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.24 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,830 |
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What genre is The Orenda?
The Orenda is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Orenda worth reading?
Based on 10.8K reader ratings, The Orenda has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Orenda?
The Orenda has 490 pages.
Who wrote The Orenda?
The Orenda was written by Joseph Boyden. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Orenda?
The ISBN-13 for The Orenda is 9780670064180.0.
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