In the enveloping landscape of North Dakota in 1999, LaRose tells the intricate story of two intertwined families grappling with an unspeakable tragedy. After Landreaux Iron’s hunting accident results in the death of his neighbor’s son, Dusty Ravich, Landreaux seeks solace and guidance in Ojibwe tradition. This ancient wisdom leads to a startling decision — to give his own son, LaRose, to the bereaved family, intertwining their lives in a bid for healing. LaRose, straddling two homes and the chasm of shared grief, becomes a bridge between the Irons and the Raviches. Yet, as both families seek solace from their sorrow and LaRose grows into his new role, the past's shadows loom, threatening their fragile unity. Erdrich masterfully weaves a poignant tale of loss, justice, and the repair of the human spirit, grounded in the deep currents of Native American culture.