The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
Review:
Throughout these stories characters drink and are drunk. In the Introduction, Alexie confesses the largely autobiographical nature of these stories, but he also asserts that they really are not true. I love the epigrams that are weaved throughout the book, preparing the reader and setting the tone for what may be a nightmarish ride. The male characters are tragic and complex with a longing to be warriors in a modern Indian world. Overall, a great blend of Indian history, culture and modern realism.
My top five favorite stories:
- Every Little Hurricane
- All I Wanted To Do Was Dance
- Flight
- A Drug Called Tradition
- The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
