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The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (20th Anniversary Edition) by Sherman Alexie
1 review
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
i'd like to preface by saying that my rating doesn't reflect the quality of the book, merely my own personal feelings towards it.
if books were rated by how much they read like a classic, the lone ranger and tonto fitfight in heaven would've gotten 5 stars by its cultural significance and as an amplification of essential native voice in american lit, shedding a crucial light on the rarely seen scenes of life on a reservation (and outside it).
though going by my own feelings, i like this book for its startling and oft subtly intriguing twists and turns of prose (heck, i wanted to take notes just to savor it all like 2 pgs in) and the no-holds-barred depiction of native life, informing and educating me on the culture, way of life, and customs. however, i found the book confusing at times bc of the oft varying main characters in each chapter, which seemingly blended them all into an indistinct whole--though i suspect that is the point. but ultimately, this is a read so crucial and important that it renders my personal thoughts irrelevant.
if books were rated by how much they read like a classic, the lone ranger and tonto fitfight in heaven would've gotten 5 stars by its cultural significance and as an amplification of essential native voice in american lit, shedding a crucial light on the rarely seen scenes of life on a reservation (and outside it).
though going by my own feelings, i like this book for its startling and oft subtly intriguing twists and turns of prose (heck, i wanted to take notes just to savor it all like 2 pgs in) and the no-holds-barred depiction of native life, informing and educating me on the culture, way of life, and customs. however, i found the book confusing at times bc of the oft varying main characters in each chapter, which seemingly blended them all into an indistinct whole--though i suspect that is the point. but ultimately, this is a read so crucial and important that it renders my personal thoughts irrelevant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cancer
Moderate: Car accident, Colonisation, Racism, Terminal illness, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Animal death, Drug use, Murder, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and War
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