“I am never disappointed by Sherman Alexie. He has been one of my favorites since I picked up The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven nine years ago. His newest novel made me laugh and cry; nothing less would be expected of Alexie. As for all those folks that want to ban this book from high school reading lists- grow up. He mentions masturbation twice (all boys talk about, joke about, and masturbate in high school. Don't pretend they don't). And the characters do call each other ''faggot" every so often, but most high school boys do (gay and straight). Later on in the story, Junior, the main character, explains that Indians view gay people as special, because they embody both the male and female; something that is revered in Native American Culture. Alexie is truthful and can realistically portray growing up on the fringe. He sees the world crystal clear and this comes out in his writing. I cannot wait for his next novel.”
Alison C wrote this review Sunday, July 19, 2009.
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