Questions About The Only Good Indians (The Only Good Indians, #1)

by Stephen Graham Jones (Goodreads Author)

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Kayla A great resource for this topic is https://www.doesthedogdie.com. In response to the other commenters -- yes, this is an upsetting trigger for many pe…moreA great resource for this topic is https://www.doesthedogdie.com. In response to the other commenters -- yes, this is an upsetting trigger for many people. And no, that fact does not minimize the tragedy of the death of humans. The graphic description of 2 dog deaths in this book will deter many readers, myself included.(less)

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So, does anyone know what fantasy book series is referenced in the book? Or is it made up?

Karissa Laurel I asked the author on Twitter and he confirmed that it indeed was made-up. Sadly enough. I'd read the Andy Adventures in a heartbeat!…moreI asked the author on Twitter and he confirmed that it indeed was made-up. Sadly enough. I'd read the Andy Adventures in a heartbeat!(less)

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S I read this scene as the game with death trope, therefore the challenge is going to be on Denorah's playing field. So really, Elk Head Woman would hav…moreI read this scene as the game with death trope, therefore the challenge is going to be on Denorah's playing field. So really, Elk Head Woman would have been able to play any game or sport with skill. But basketball is a particularly significant sport in many native communities. Plus, the whole scene reads like an embellished tall tale/legend that one of the elders might tell to young kids. (less)

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Aimee "Final girl" sungenre, as has been pointed out, AND her father called her that: "Finals Girl. It’s what her real dad calls her when she’s on the court…more"Final girl" sungenre, as has been pointed out, AND her father called her that: "Finals Girl. It’s what her real dad calls her when she’s on the court, ever since she was his lucky charm when she was four and he was watching her in June, during the NBA finals."(less)

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Is this own voices?