This is the second good review I've read of this one, so I will officially add it to my infinite TBR list!

I've heard of this one before and passed it up, but now I really do want to read it! Thanks for the review.

This one does sound good. I've read several positive reviews. Have you ever read The Education of Little Tree? It's a great book about a little Native American boy growing up in the mountains during the Great Depression. The book was supposed to be autobiographical, but it was later discovered that the author, Forrest Carter had not lived that life. He was also a terrible racist himself. But, aside from that, the book is excellent. I think many people have written the book off because of the revelations about the author, but it's a shame because it's a really good read.

Wahoo! I'm glad that you experienced this too! Your review is a knock-out!! I did feel that this book was layered, like the proverbial onion; each sentence could be read in more than one way! You nailed it.

I also lived in western Washington when I was growing up although my experiences probably weren't the same as yours. I grew up on an island in the Puget Sound for about 3 years. A real great memory-laden time of my life.

Thanks for sharing your great review. I just thought this book was terrific as well.
Gaye

I loved this one, too... mostly because it was honest and funny at the same time. It's not often that you find a book so depressing and so hopeful that it makes you want to cry and laugh and hope the best for the poor kid.

It also made me curious about Alexie's other books. But that's for another time...

Wonderful review. I have yet to read this one, but highly recommend his last - Flight. And, if you really want to get into Sherman Alexie's humor and pathos be sure to read Reservation Blues. It's on my top ten list of favorite books ever. tgem