A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am a person who doesn’t like to be scared.  This book left me a little spooked, but in a way that made me smile because it’s so powerful and because the book’s so-called monster has good reason to be so.  Stephen Graham Jones’ writing is rhythmic and cool, funny and tender, sometimes ruthless.  This work of literary horror is about Blackfeet and basketball, friendship, love, and the torturous knife-twist of regret.  Shaun Taylor-Corbett’s narration is perfect—laid back but intense, in the pocket.  I enjoyed the hell out of this book.