Blasphemy by Sherman Alexie–465 pages
This is a collection of short stories by Sherman Alexie, dealing with various issues faced by Native Americans in modern American society. A Spokane himself, Alexie mixes personal experiences with fiction throughout the works. Narrators range from a homeless alcoholic trying to reclaim personal effects to a young man dealing the impending death of his father. Alexie is one of the strongest voices representing Native Americans in contemporary literature, and the stark disconnect between being "American" and "Native American" can be felt in each story.
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