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A review by roscoehuxley
Flight by Sherman Alexie
4.0
whoa... not an easy or pleasant read, but profound and moving. Alexie's books definitely have a punch, and this one is no different. Pain, race, poverty, abuse are prominent themes.
Flight deals with a teen age character who has been through many foster homes and is definitely at risk for a variety of ills. Just as he's about to commit a major act of violence, he's whisked away to experience life through a number of historic and contemporary characters. He sees issues through many perspectives - Indian, white, soldier, and more.
The conclusion is pat, but illustrates how love, understanding, caring and sharing can influence a life.
Flight deals with a teen age character who has been through many foster homes and is definitely at risk for a variety of ills. Just as he's about to commit a major act of violence, he's whisked away to experience life through a number of historic and contemporary characters. He sees issues through many perspectives - Indian, white, soldier, and more.
The conclusion is pat, but illustrates how love, understanding, caring and sharing can influence a life.