Orphan Keeper (Wright) - Book Reviews

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Armed with a map drawn from memory, Taj returns to India to search for his birth family. Wright (The Rent Collector, 2012) turns the story of the real-life Chellamuthu/Taj into a meditation on identity and the meaning of family, and a novel that is sure to be a book club favorite.
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When I finished The Orphan Keeper I was keenly aware of the fragility associated with losing something precious then finding something of even greater value. Beautifully crafted by Camron Wright.... Like Dickens, the child in this story is subjected to loss leavened with love.  Everything that happens is not fiction. It happened as written, and for a reader who waivers between agnosticism and belief, this is a story that has me — and keeps me — thinking. The loss and pain [is] described with consummate skill. The Orphan Keeper taps into questions of coincidence and belief that have kept me in a state of wonder since I reluctantly closed its covers. Amazing read.
Huffington Post


Truly a remarkable story of one young man’s journey to discover his past. Camron Wright’s fascinating novel is actually based on a true story, which makes it all the more powerful."
(four and a half out of five stars)
Portland Book Review


Fascinating novel paints a detailed picture of India far from the glamour of Bollywood, and takes the reader deep into what it means to lose a family and be transplanted into a new culture. It also details the drive of an adult to rediscover what was lost. Taj’s story entertains and touches the heart.
Washington Independent Review of Books


A deftly crafted and consistently compelling read from beginning to end. Riveting story of self-discovery and will prove to be an enduring popular addition to community library collections. Very highly recommended.
Midwest Book Review