The Only Good Indians is a horror novel written by Stephen Graham Jones. It was published in 2020 and has received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling and exploration of themes such as guilt, identity, and the consequences of past actions. The book follows the lives of four Native American men who are haunted by a traumatic event from their youth.

The story begins with a prologue that sets the stage for the events to come. The main characters, Ricky Boss Ribs, Lewis Clarke, Cassidy “Cass” Elkins, and Gabe Copley, are introduced as friends who grew up on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. As children, they committed an act of violence against an elk during a hunting trip that was considered disrespectful to their cultural beliefs.

Years later, the consequences of their actions catch up with them. The four men find themselves being hunted down by an entity seeking revenge for what they did. This entity takes the form of a supernatural force that manifests itself through various means, including visions and encounters with ghostly figures.

As the story progresses, each character is forced to confront their own guilt and face the consequences of their past actions. Ricky, who has been trying to distance himself from his Native American heritage, finds himself reconnecting with his roots and seeking redemption. Lewis, haunted by his own personal demons, becomes increasingly paranoid and desperate to protect himself. Cass, now a successful businessman, struggles with his own guilt and tries to maintain a facade of normalcy. Gabe, who has distanced himself from his friends and reservation life, is drawn back into the events unfolding around them.

Throughout the novel, Jones explores themes of cultural identity and the impact of colonization on Native American communities. He delves into the struggles faced by indigenous people in maintaining their traditions and beliefs in a modern world that often dismisses or appropriates their culture.

The narrative is interspersed with flashbacks and dream sequences that provide insight into the characters’ pasts and their connection to the elk they killed. These passages add depth to the story and highlight the characters’ internal conflicts.

Jones’s writing style is atmospheric and evocative, creating a sense of unease and tension throughout the book. He skillfully blends elements of horror, Native American folklore, and social commentary to create a unique and thought-provoking reading experience.

In conclusion, The Only Good Indians is a gripping horror novel that explores themes of guilt, identity, and the consequences of past actions through the lens of Native American culture. Stephen Graham Jones’s masterful storytelling and exploration of complex characters make this book a must-read for fans of horror and literary fiction alike.

• The Only Good Indians

• By: Stephen Graham Jones
• Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett

From USA Today, bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones presents a “masterpiece” (Locus Magazine) of a novel about revenge, cultural identity, and the costs of breaking. leave the tradition. Labeled “one of the noisiest horror novels of 2020” (Entertainment Weekly), it’s a remarkable horror story that “will give you nightmares – the good kind, of course.” BuzzFeed).

From New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones comes a novel that is both psychological horror and deeply social commentary on identity politics and the Indian-American experience. Fans of Jordan Peele and Tommy Orange will love this story as it follows the lives of four Indian-American men and their families, all haunted by a disturbing, deadly event that unfolds. out when they were young. Years later, they find themselves followed by an entity intent on revenge, completely helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, hateful way.

You can smell the resolution in this book. you can totally feel the allegory enveloping it through the pages. I would like to offer the author a cup of coffee. guilt, pain, barbarism, all summer quietly coming to an end. Well deserved credit and I will hear back soon.

With “The Only Good Indians,” Stephen Graham Jones hit the ball so far away from the park that it pierced the Earth’s atmosphere. That’s good. The text is special. Jones makes even the most horrible prose beautiful. But what I like about his writing is how he does so much with so little; A few words paint a very detailed portrait of what we are looking at. TOGI is a monster movie that’s half-myth and half-murder, and every part of it is an exploration of great tradition. Jones expertly builds suspense and keeps the story moving with growing dread. Very, very recommended.

Shaun Taylor-Corbett’s narration is inspiring and well-placed. The PERFECT storyteller for this macabre masterpiece.

I found the storyline interesting and the pacing steady, it definitely caught my attention right from the 1st chapter, the writing style combined with the excellent narration kept me entertained especially the last 4 chapters . I highly recommend if you like Stephen king’s “The Girl Who Loves Tom Gordon” the story is very different, but I have the same feeling, increasing tension, overall feeling of dread; not like completely scary, but more like a kid and walking home for the first time after dark. It’s okay at first, and you know the way, but the longer you walk, the more different the scenery, the weirder the noise, and the closer you get to home, the more you feel like madly wanting to get there, like maybe, just just can. you won’t make it. Also, if you like H. P. Lovecraft and Bentley Little, you might like this, although I don’t have any specific novels or stories about them to compare speed and prose, but I certainly thought. to them after reading it.

 

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