A review by lashette
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I have never read anything like this before. I did not enjoy this though I think it was well written and  great storytelling. It just cements why I don't read horror or this type of suspence or thriller usually. This felt hopeless 95% of the book. I'm glad I listened to the audiobook because I would have dnf'd this physically. I liked everyone of the characters and found them each relatable in some way. But also didn't like them at the same time. I definitely learned a lot and it had me questioning some of my values. Which was an extra uncomfy layer. Doesn't help I read this while preparing stuff for the holidays. Not a lot of joy and cheer to be found here. I like the ending but it also felt anticlimactic. It was drawn out too much too me. 
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