tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post4363590406324873584..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Musings: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in HeavenAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-88295374527583839372013-02-14T15:12:31.618-06:002013-02-14T15:12:31.618-06:00This was the first Alexie I read, and I was really...This was the first Alexie I read, and I was really underwhelmed by it. Then I read Part-Time Indian and I looooooved it. I think it was maybe a matter of perspective and age and the fact that the whole story could be more fleshed out in Part-Time's novel form. Maybe a mixture of those things, but this one, though it had a lot of overlap in characters, just never felt complete enough to satisfy me.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858788786888440257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-91501297192770483182013-01-23T11:42:41.001-06:002013-01-23T11:42:41.001-06:00Ooh, good to know - thanks so much, Erin!Ooh, good to know - thanks so much, Erin!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-5316769022211466992013-01-23T11:42:20.020-06:002013-01-23T11:42:20.020-06:00Eva's comments so often are :-)Eva's comments so often are :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-9279726142396328632013-01-23T11:42:08.183-06:002013-01-23T11:42:08.183-06:00You should definitely read Absolutely True Diary!You should definitely read Absolutely True Diary!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-56535267386505095182013-01-23T09:04:37.276-06:002013-01-23T09:04:37.276-06:00You must read Ten LIttle Indians. By far my favori...You must read Ten LIttle Indians. By far my favorite Sherman Alexie collection. I felt the same way about Flight and some of the stories in Lone Ranger, but nearly every story in Ten Little Indians is pitch perfect. <br /><br />xoxo,<br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-26498789265373014892013-01-22T10:03:11.851-06:002013-01-22T10:03:11.851-06:00A great review, I enjoyed this and I do want to re...A great review, I enjoyed this and I do want to read more of his work so this and Eva's comments are quite helpfu..Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-56062508760222658232013-01-22T09:08:12.082-06:002013-01-22T09:08:12.082-06:00What? A historical mystery series? I'm on bo...What? A historical mystery series? I'm on board! I have heard the same about Welch but feel I should try him as he is so famous. And just put Monkey Beach on my wish list, too!<br /><br />I agree they are all mostly depressing. It makes sense, but come on! It's kind of like the Russians. Most Indian authors are depressing, too...Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-24841058941570836702013-01-22T09:03:03.440-06:002013-01-22T09:03:03.440-06:00Thanks for the recommendation! I've added Lad...Thanks for the recommendation! I've added Laduke to my wish list :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-10922910168421351622013-01-21T22:35:09.032-06:002013-01-21T22:35:09.032-06:001) I think you should try Indian Killer next. It&#...1) I think you should try Indian Killer next. It's waaay less depressing/angry than his short story collection The Toughest Indian in the World. Well, it's not exactly happy and cheerful, but it is incredible and doesn't make you suicidal. ;)<br /><br />2) You should also watch Smoke Signals if you haven't! Alexie wrote the screenplay, loosely based on this short story collection.<br /><br />3) I'd suggest checking out Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson, of the Haisla and Heiltsuk nations (Pacific Northwest). Excellently written, contemporary setting/characters. Depressing/heavy topics in the second half though. Honestly, Thomas King is probably the lightest of the Native American authors I've read! Other than Mardi Oakley Medawar's historical mystery series, but of course that's set in the past. I've heard good things about James Welch but haven't tried him yet. I suspect he's also depressing.<br /><br />4) I have noticed your titles & am impressed!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-63148064967676990112013-01-21T10:45:04.883-06:002013-01-21T10:45:04.883-06:00Kathy sent me Absolutely True Diary a few months a...Kathy sent me Absolutely True Diary a few months ago, and I still haven't read it. It sounds like I need to make time for it soon, clearly! I also think that it's sad that we talk a lot about Native Americans in the past tense, and I can understand why there is so much bitterness towards that US from that sector of the population. Some of these stories sound excellent, and I need to read this one too! Excellent and very cogent thoughts today!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-41235360882304288702013-01-21T09:03:57.357-06:002013-01-21T09:03:57.357-06:00For anyone interested in reading more Native Ameri...For anyone interested in reading more Native American fiction, I personally recommend Last Woman Standing by Winona Laduke. I first read this as a freshman in college and she came to speak to our class. (In fact she may have been the first author I have met in person.) It was wonderful to hear her story and motivated me to stay connected to the Native American part of me. (Yes, I know everyone is an eighth part Native American. And I was probably a little too excited to find out that my great-grandmother was 100% Cherokee). Anyway.... But if you're looking for more Native American works to check out you can look through the list on Goodreads. <br /><br />http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/203.Native_American_Fiction#91440Starr Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617802298680632466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-14426296666509169452013-01-21T08:56:20.078-06:002013-01-21T08:56:20.078-06:00That is a very good way of explaining your reactio...That is a very good way of explaining your reaction - yes, some was so good and some was so not. I agree about the "death table." That story was fantastic.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-64279804611178577522013-01-21T08:55:54.277-06:002013-01-21T08:55:54.277-06:00Ooh, you should! But, as everyone here seems to a...Ooh, you should! But, as everyone here seems to agree, Part-Time Indian may be the best place to start :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-77267408246765252472013-01-21T08:54:56.594-06:002013-01-21T08:54:56.594-06:00I agree with you completely. He seems to have got...I agree with you completely. He seems to have gotten more upbeat as he grows as a writer, which is great for us! I think he has a new collection out that we should check out.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-6722592904735881642013-01-21T08:54:20.478-06:002013-01-21T08:54:20.478-06:00Well, not much reason for Native American fiction ...Well, not much reason for Native American fiction to come your way!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-69283101255301562282013-01-21T08:54:07.276-06:002013-01-21T08:54:07.276-06:00Well, none had posted by the time this one came up...Well, none had posted by the time this one came up, so admittedly there's no reason anyone would notice, but glad you DO read the subject line!Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-29909436101936356842013-01-21T07:32:47.272-06:002013-01-21T07:32:47.272-06:00When I wrote about this one, in July 2011, I talke...When I wrote about this one, in July 2011, I talked about going back and forth between being charmed and irritated. The charm is what has remained, though. When he is good, he is so good. My favorite part is still the "death table" where the guy writes his last words.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374498643286099244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-73489740069904072452013-01-20T14:50:25.810-06:002013-01-20T14:50:25.810-06:00I'm not usually a fan on short story collectio...I'm not usually a fan on short story collections, but these sound intriguing. Especially since they have recurring characters. Thanks for highlighting!I also need to read some Sherman Alexie. I hear great things about his work but I haven't read any of it yet.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-47329897060846669172013-01-20T14:20:59.725-06:002013-01-20T14:20:59.725-06:00You always find the most interesting books I hav...You always find the most interesting books I have never heard aboutBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-76532170420629910452013-01-20T12:49:04.931-06:002013-01-20T12:49:04.931-06:00Ha! That is hilarious...I thought this was one of ...Ha! That is hilarious...I thought this was one of your awesome blog titles! So, yes, I've noticed your great titles. They are fantastic!<br /><br />DanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-3267157048429758102013-01-20T11:33:48.133-06:002013-01-20T11:33:48.133-06:00After I read the Absolutely True Diary, I wanted t...After I read the Absolutely True Diary, I wanted to read EVERYTHING he wrote, so I checked out most of his books from the library. And everything I started was so depressing I quit it. Not that it wasn't good, but I couldn't take the despair and anger I felt and the depression and hopelessness he conveyed. Of course, this speaks not only to his ability but to my thin skin!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com