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A review by mitone_winona
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is absolutely fitting for the phrase, "Reading a book is like watching a movie in your head". This book was detailed in a way that gave enough of the settings, mood, expressions that won't make it difficult for the reader to imagine what is going on within the story.
The book is essentially about a group of native men facing karma for their actions; very much a story that turns into a complete circle that makes sense quick and never misses a beat or leaves a question un-answered.
Each character you meet is realistic in a way where either you cheer them on, become shocked of their actions, or even hope for their downfall in a way. This book is very much justice that is served and a fantastic ride depicting why we should respect our cultures and not cross boundaries, otherwise there will be something valuable to pay for it.
I encourage people who enjoy a quick paced horror to read this book as the story makes sense quickly and the reader isn't left out of the circle but surrounded by it as the story picks up on a good starting beat that is both humorous and grim.
Kudos to Graham Jones for depicting us natives how we would be in tense and horrific situations, which is always making a joke or a quip for smiles.
The book is essentially about a group of native men facing karma for their actions; very much a story that turns into a complete circle that makes sense quick and never misses a beat or leaves a question un-answered.
Each character you meet is realistic in a way where either you cheer them on, become shocked of their actions, or even hope for their downfall in a way. This book is very much justice that is served and a fantastic ride depicting why we should respect our cultures and not cross boundaries, otherwise there will be something valuable to pay for it.
I encourage people who enjoy a quick paced horror to read this book as the story makes sense quickly and the reader isn't left out of the circle but surrounded by it as the story picks up on a good starting beat that is both humorous and grim.
Kudos to Graham Jones for depicting us natives how we would be in tense and horrific situations, which is always making a joke or a quip for smiles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Minor: Racism, Police brutality, and Alcohol