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This moving collection of short stories and poems danced its way into our LFL by way of Powell's used bookstore on Burnside in Portland. A much-needed read for the times.
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At this point, I think Sherman Alexie could write a version of the phone book and I'd probably read it with a great deal of zest. This book was a combination of short stories and poetry and many of the pieces made me wonder how far Alexie had mined his own experience to create these texts. Whether it's an ode to mix tapes, a musing about giving up an airline seat, or a short story about a politician's son, Alexie pulls you into each piece with bluntness and humor. My favorite pieces were "War Da
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I've been meaning to read this book for ages, I don't know why it's taken me so ridiculously long. But when I had a rare moment to actually step over into the adult fiction section in the library, in between talking Solomon down from putting every Go, Diego Go! DVD in the entire system on hold at once, this book jumped out at me.
I confess it took a bit for me to get into this collection. I prefer Alexie's poetry and longer stories, often finding his short stories a little dry. (Of course, I admi ...more
I confess it took a bit for me to get into this collection. I prefer Alexie's poetry and longer stories, often finding his short stories a little dry. (Of course, I admi ...more
I listened to this read by the author. Now I will read all of his books with his voice in my head.
Lexile 790L
Oct 14, 2009
Maryanne
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Alison
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