The Only Good Indians: A Novel
From New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones comes a novel that is equal parts psychological horror and cutting social commentary on identity politics and the American Indian experience. Fans of Jordan Peele and Tommy Orange will love this story as it follows the lives of four American Indian men and their families, all haunted by a disturbing, deadly event that took place in their youth. Years later, they find themselves tracked by an entity bent on revenge, totally helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way.
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Once I got midway thru this one, I realized I was on a horror kick! There’s some pretty gruesome scenes involving pets that made me have to put it down for a hot minute!
Amazing book, had me terrified to leave the cabin as I read about the horrors brought on by childish mistakes.
The Only Good Indians is a slasher type horror that sneaks in some amazing elements that you just do not expect, but in the bestest of ways imaginable.
This HORROR novel takes a fascinating literary approach that explores violence, basketball and just what it means to maneuver Native American identity - literally all of the characters question and interrogates what it means to be a good Indian.
I didn't know what to expect when I picked this book up and even if I did, I was not prepared for the journey this amazing story took me on. I instantly wanted to re-read it upon finishing. I finished it several days ago and yet I am still basking in the aftermath of how freaking clever it was and thinking through all of the elements.
The story opens with four Blackfeet Indian friends hunting on the reservation where they are NOT supposed to be. At this point, if you're thinking things are going to go sideways, well yes. It is a horror novel, after all. The point of view we spend the first section in is Lewis: I will be completely transparent, this was extremely choppy and very distracting. One of my friends mentioned he started slowing down, paying extra care to the commas and pausing - and it worked. I feel that this section was written in cadence. The following two sections were either written in a much more flowing style OR the story was too freaking amazing for me to even notice anything but the next turn of the page. Just, blown away by this story.
If you like dark stories, you should read this book.
If you like thrillers/slashers, you should read this book.
If you like character driven plots, you should read this book.
Actually - just...read this book. Everyone - READ THIS BOOK!
This HORROR novel takes a fascinating literary approach that explores violence, basketball and just what it means to maneuver Native American identity - literally all of the characters question and interrogates what it means to be a good Indian.
I didn't know what to expect when I picked this book up and even if I did, I was not prepared for the journey this amazing story took me on. I instantly wanted to re-read it upon finishing. I finished it several days ago and yet I am still basking in the aftermath of how freaking clever it was and thinking through all of the elements.
The story opens with four Blackfeet Indian friends hunting on the reservation where they are NOT supposed to be. At this point, if you're thinking things are going to go sideways, well yes. It is a horror novel, after all. The point of view we spend the first section in is Lewis: I will be completely transparent, this was extremely choppy and very distracting. One of my friends mentioned he started slowing down, paying extra care to the commas and pausing - and it worked. I feel that this section was written in cadence. The following two sections were either written in a much more flowing style OR the story was too freaking amazing for me to even notice anything but the next turn of the page. Just, blown away by this story.
If you like dark stories, you should read this book.
If you like thrillers/slashers, you should read this book.
If you like character driven plots, you should read this book.
Actually - just...read this book. Everyone - READ THIS BOOK!
Great horror novel. This is the first horror novel I’ve read in a few years and I have to admit, I was quite impressed with Graham Jones, having never heard of him until this book was recommended for a book club. If you love horror stories, this is a quick little story that will set your hair end. I enjoyed the characters, the setting, pretty much everything.
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