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A review by anntharai
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
I was told this book was scary - keeps you awake because the shadows are jumping out at you kind of scary.
I disagree.
It is a spooky story, sure. It’s shocking and gory, and it’s definitely unsettling, but what keeps you up at night isn’t the big bad.
It’s the haunting mechanism of sheer grief and injustice turning the world on its head.
Stomach churning in ways beyond the gore and blood, rather it’s the reflection and justifications that get you.
Phenomenally written, engrossing and haunting.
I disagree.
It is a spooky story, sure. It’s shocking and gory, and it’s definitely unsettling, but what keeps you up at night isn’t the big bad.
It’s the haunting mechanism of sheer grief and injustice turning the world on its head.
Stomach churning in ways beyond the gore and blood, rather it’s the reflection and justifications that get you.
Phenomenally written, engrossing and haunting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Stalking, Gore, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Blood, Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Vomit, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, and Mental illness