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A review by anishinaabekwereads
Attack of the 50 Foot Indian by Stephen Graham Jones
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What would happen if a 50 foot Indigenous man was discovered? I bet you can guess exactly what would happen, especially when it comes to US governmental responses.
I really appreciated how Jones leaned into expectations, into fears about Indigeneity, and in particular male Indigeneity. I appreciated how said 50 foot Indian man rebuffs tropes. And mostly I appreciated how Jones discussed Indigenous understandings of how Two Moons, and by extension Indigenous peoples everywhere, are capable of resisting governmental plans.
If you're looking for something quick that calls to mind horror/sci-fi films of yore (but with an unexpected ending), I'd recommend picking this up. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and worth the time.
I really appreciated how Jones leaned into expectations, into fears about Indigeneity, and in particular male Indigeneity. I appreciated how said 50 foot Indian man rebuffs tropes. And mostly I appreciated how Jones discussed Indigenous understandings of how Two Moons, and by extension Indigenous peoples everywhere, are capable of resisting governmental plans.
If you're looking for something quick that calls to mind horror/sci-fi films of yore (but with an unexpected ending), I'd recommend picking this up. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and worth the time.