What's Sherman Alexie's best work?

**middle of the sky** · 09-13-2007, 09:04 AM

quick i have to bring in an example of 'good work' for class tomorrow

i know i know...
so what do you think is his best work? megwitch

indian-heart-beat · 09-13-2007, 09:52 AM

All I can say that I found this link, I hope it helps you a bit...there is a list of awards and so on- his official site.
ShermanAlexie.com: The Official Site of Sherman Alexie
All I read in English is "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven", others I read in German- and it is never the same to read a translation.... - what I read is not for tiny pupils *g*
Good luck for tomorrow!

OLChemist · 09-13-2007, 10:10 AM

Personally, I favor Reservation Blues. I didn't care for Toughest Indian in the World. Flight is still in my to read pile, so I don't have an opinion. And in this era of school shooting, Indian Killer may freak folks out.

If you're going to have to read an excerpt then try one of the short story poem collections: Tonto and the Lone Ranger, Summer of the Black Widows, One Stick Song, Ten Indians, or The Business of Fancydancing. A few of these collections feature some of his earlier work and I don't think they are as -- uh -- polished. So you might pick some later work that highlights his more mature prose.

**middle of the sky** · 09-13-2007, 10:29 AM

thx ihb and ol chemist...wow hes an awesome writer

chitownshakinshells · 09-13-2007, 12:18 PM

I definately looveee all his books still gotta read Indian Killer and Business of Fancydancing but ey...my favorites gotta be The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

ndnangel49 · 09-13-2007, 01:35 PM

I have to agree Sherman Alexie is an amazing author, I'm a huge fan, so far I have to say Reservation Blues sticks out as one of his best, also First Indian on the Moon was a really good one to. He made a film out of the book The Business of Fancydancing, its a good movie, Evan Adams is in it. Really good movie.

Lakota Wiyan · 09-13-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OLChemist

Personally, I favor Reservation Blues. I didn't care for Toughest Indian in the World. Flight is still in my to read pile, so I don't have an opinion. And in this era of school shooting, Indian Killer may freak folks out.

If you're going to have to read an excerpt then try one of the short story poem collections: Tonto and the Lone Ranger, Summer of the Black Widows, One Stick Song, Ten Indians, or The Business of Fancydancing. A few of these collections feature some of his earlier work and I don't think they are as -- uh -- polished. So you might pick some later work that highlights his more mature prose.

OH NO...his early, what you call Unpolished...work, is so raw and real. Man, I just love his earlier work!!! To me, that just FEELS like its the real Sherman Alexie, before he had the chance to be influenced by critics and publishers, and other writing styles. Its very difficult to judge Sherman Alexie against Sherman Alexie. Its just a matter of what each reader takes from each work!

**middle of the sky** · 09-13-2007, 07:27 PM

thx peoples......im glad i have a copy of reservation blues...ill skim over it again after i do some other work thats due tomorrow...iyiyi
i wonder if i can interview him soon

**WocusWoman** · 09-13-2007, 11:37 PM

Indian Killer, my husband and I both read and liked it alot.

stomp · 09-16-2007, 11:58 AM

I love this book. I wish the problems with legal stuff could be worked out so he could go ahead and make a movie of it. I think it would be a great movie. I am glad for the other books mentioned. Time to read somethin by him again. I agree about the real and raw comment about his work. There's an honesty about the way he writes.

**injunboy** · 09-23-2007, 09:50 PM

my favorite alexie book is called the 'summer of black widows' the second is called 'old shirts new skins.. totally recommend them. if you do read them write back and lets discuss. preferably here. ahh that goes for anybody else

kiowakat · 09-23-2007, 10:03 PM

He is fun in person, I got to sit next to him during his disussion period.....reservation blues is my fav...I also have Jim Boyd on my list to meet!!..lol.....

pic of Sherman Alexie and I (blush) :)

http://www.kiowakat.com/images/index/PIC00007b.jpg

**middle of the sky** · 09-23-2007, 11:45 PM

aw you lucky woman you....thx for sharing

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ndnangel49 Love that dirty watah! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 40	I have to agree Sherman Alexie is an amazing author, I'm a huge fan, so far I have to say Reservation Blues sticks out as one of his best, also First Indian on the Moon was a really good one to. He made a film out of the book The Business of Fancydancing, its a good movie, Evan Adams is in it. Really good movie. __________________ "As your children want to become doctors and lawyers, they may find it difficult. They may hear 'well, your parents were in a terrorist group/ We tell you that now, so you understand it. Tell your children to tell their children this [Wounded Knee 1973] was a very proud moment. Wear that history like a badge of honor. We will never, ever say we were sorry we did it." Dennis Banks, AIM "Everything that has ever happened to us is there to make us stronger." John Trudell . You gotta say it right "Pahk tha cah in Havid yahd! "

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stomp Where's the next dance? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: FL Posts: 97	Reservation Blues! I love this book. I wish the problems with legal stuff could be worked out so he could go ahead and make a movie of it. I think it would be a great movie. I am glad for the other books mentioned. Time to read somethin by him again. I agree about the real and raw comment about his work. There's an honesty about the way he writes. __________________ Dance together.

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injunboy Ganado 3A North Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: nizhoni arizoni Posts: 1,603	my favorite alexie book is called the 'summer of black widows' the second is called 'old shirts new skins.. totally recommend them. if you do read them write back and lets discuss. preferably here. ahh that goes for anybody else __________________ thanks dad for showing me the way, teaching me the language, and not leaving my mother...L *original XXL * jus like McSteamie

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indian-heart-beat Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Porta Westfalica Posts: 12,640	All I can say that I found this link, I hope it helps you a bit...there is a list of awards and so on- his official site. ShermanAlexie.com: The Official Site of Sherman Alexie All I read in English is "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven", others I read in German- and it is never the same to read a translation.... - what I read is not for tiny pupils g Good luck for tomorrow!

09-13-2007, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
OLChemist Pow Wow Committee Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 720	Personally, I favor Reservation Blues. I didn't care for Toughest Indian in the World. Flight is still in my to read pile, so I don't have an opinion. And in this era of school shooting, Indian Killer may freak folks out. If you're going to have to read an excerpt then try one of the short story poem collections: Tonto and the Lone Ranger, Summer of the Black Widows, One Stick Song, Ten Indians, or The Business of Fancydancing. A few of these collections feature some of his earlier work and I don't think they are as -- uh -- polished. So you might pick some later work that highlights his more mature prose.

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middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,706 Blog Entries: 9	thx ihb and ol chemist...wow hes an awesome writer

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middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,706 Blog Entries: 9	thx peoples......im glad i have a copy of reservation blues...ill skim over it again after i do some other work thats due tomorrow...iyiyi i wonder if i can interview him soon

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WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,693	Indian Killer, my husband and I both read and liked it alot.

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kiowakat Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St.Louis Posts: 1,243	He is fun in person, I got to sit next to him during his disussion period.....reservation blues is my fav...I also have Jim Boyd on my list to meet!!..lol..... pic of Sherman Alexie and I (blush) :) http://www.kiowakat.com/images/index/PIC00007b.jpg

09-23-2007, 11:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,706 Blog Entries: 9	aw you lucky woman you....thx for sharing