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aimiller 's review for:
Ten Little Indians
by Sherman Alexie
So in writing a review for this, I should acknowledge the allegations against Alexie (which he says are correct,) and say that I believe the women who have come out with their stories. I also acknowledge the many critiques of Alexie's work surrounding alcoholism, the relationship to the reservation as a space, etc.
The stories themselves I think definitely align with those critiques of his work, which doesn't mean they're not compelling--he is a gifted storyteller (though obviously we have to consider the cost of his fame, especially over the women he's harassed,) and his voice is so strong in all the stories. I would recommend you read this and then maybe read a book by a Native woman, or several? Just use these stories as a jumping off point generally into the broader world of Native literature instead of returning again and again to Alexie.
The stories themselves I think definitely align with those critiques of his work, which doesn't mean they're not compelling--he is a gifted storyteller (though obviously we have to consider the cost of his fame, especially over the women he's harassed,) and his voice is so strong in all the stories. I would recommend you read this and then maybe read a book by a Native woman, or several? Just use these stories as a jumping off point generally into the broader world of Native literature instead of returning again and again to Alexie.