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scott204's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
louisarc's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bobbysea_411's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mouseavitch's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
semmons99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nanno_lib's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Gore
bperl's review against another edition
3.0
Very engaging style and characters. The plot could use some more plot tho - resolutions shouldn’t resolve just because it’s arbitrarily time to do so.
takotokozani's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mathman329's review against another edition
4.0
2023 Book Review - Book No. 9: “The Only Good Indians”, written by Stephen Graham Jones (narrated by Shaun Taylor Corbett)
Date started: 3/6/23
Date finished: 3/13/23
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (would recommend reading if you like hunting, Native American culture and heritage, and revenge)
Spoiler free review: Wow, this one was a ride. If this book is not yet in production as a Netflix series, then I’m not sure what they’re waiting for. This was an excellent horror read that kept up the suspense from beginning to end. The narration was excellent and certainly did not detract from the story. I had a few issues with the repetitive nature of the dialogue at times, but most of the time it felt pretty natural. The style of horror was perfect, though, and that’s what really made this stand out.
The story tells the tale of 4 Native Americans of the Blackfeet nation who have been punished for illegally hunting a herd of elk on land reserved for the elders. However, the book doesn’t actually begin with this incident. Instead, we meet the first of these 4 men, Ricky, as he’s drinking at a bar one night. Already in dangerous territory (off-reservation, that is), Ricky steps out to relieve himself and encounters a lone Elk. A bit more than confused, Ricky’s night gets a lot worse after this, and the story is off and running.
As the story progresses, we learn more about the fateful day that set these events in motion. Each step of the story ratchets up the tension until what I thought was a fitting conclusion. Some of the scenes along the way felt like they were ripped from a big screen horror film and made me wonder what could come next. I loved the imagery and the way Graham Jones wove in the culture and tradition of the Blackfeet people. Ultimately, this book delivered as a collection of vignettes that come together in a satisfying conclusion. If you’re looking for a book to read when it’s dark and stormy out, look no further.
Date started: 3/6/23
Date finished: 3/13/23
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (would recommend reading if you like hunting, Native American culture and heritage, and revenge)
Spoiler free review: Wow, this one was a ride. If this book is not yet in production as a Netflix series, then I’m not sure what they’re waiting for. This was an excellent horror read that kept up the suspense from beginning to end. The narration was excellent and certainly did not detract from the story. I had a few issues with the repetitive nature of the dialogue at times, but most of the time it felt pretty natural. The style of horror was perfect, though, and that’s what really made this stand out.
The story tells the tale of 4 Native Americans of the Blackfeet nation who have been punished for illegally hunting a herd of elk on land reserved for the elders. However, the book doesn’t actually begin with this incident. Instead, we meet the first of these 4 men, Ricky, as he’s drinking at a bar one night. Already in dangerous territory (off-reservation, that is), Ricky steps out to relieve himself and encounters a lone Elk. A bit more than confused, Ricky’s night gets a lot worse after this, and the story is off and running.
As the story progresses, we learn more about the fateful day that set these events in motion. Each step of the story ratchets up the tension until what I thought was a fitting conclusion. Some of the scenes along the way felt like they were ripped from a big screen horror film and made me wonder what could come next. I loved the imagery and the way Graham Jones wove in the culture and tradition of the Blackfeet people. Ultimately, this book delivered as a collection of vignettes that come together in a satisfying conclusion. If you’re looking for a book to read when it’s dark and stormy out, look no further.