A review by pjgal22
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie

4.0

I read this for a paper I had to write for a Film & Lit class. This book -- along with the movie Smoke Signals, which is based on one of the stories in the book and whose screenplay was written by Alexie -- quickly turned me into a Sherman Alexie fan. Alexie's stories of life on the "rez" vividly convey the sense of hopelessness and resignation that is the status quo for many reservation Indians, but his ample use of humor turns what could have been a very depressing book into quite an enjoyable read. I feel I understand American Indian culture a little better for having read the book, and I’m anxious to read more of his work.