Flight: A Novel by Sherman Alexie
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Book Reviews of Flight: A Novel
Book Review: Alexie Does It
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been reading Alexie's work lately and reading FLIGHT has lead me to be even more enthusiastic about his writing. His words suck you into the emotion of the main character, Zits, and takes you with him on his journey to find his identity as a foster, 21st century Indian boy. As a pre-service English teacher, I thought of how this book would be responded to in a high school classroom. Despite some of the provocative language (which really is a minute factor) used in certain situations, this is a great text to expose to high school students with its ability to raise topics for discussion and controversial issues that expand further than just adolescent identity.
A big aspect of FLIGHT is the idea of the 21st century Indian which has been a talked about issue recently. There are so may subjects and controversies packed into Alexie's book that it's possible to find a deeper meaning within each one of his words. I highly recommend this text to any high school student or adult.
Book Review: A fantastic voyage
Summary: 5 Stars
Not to get too personal here... But I always considered myself empathetic and understanding of other people's life stories or narrative. I am not niave and I understand this suggestion is an impossibility. Furthermore, due to life circumstances I have been forced outside of my own reality and now see things that I was never capable of seeing before.
On to the book... This book illustrates the vague, obtuse concept I am trying to put into words before. As individulas we are unquestionably influenced by our upbringing and environment and Sherman Alexie puts that into words and into a journey in a manner which RESONATES with the reader.
An important note... Kudos to the editors Grove Press/Atlantic Monthly. They actually include questions to supplement your understanding of the author's intention and stimulate discussion of the book!!! In that, I plan on reading several more of their books! Her is the website:
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Good Reading,
Brent
Book Review: Finally a Book that Goes Against the Grain
Summary: 5 Stars
What can't there be said about this book? If you want a book that sugar-coats language and hides hard-hitting issues, do not pick up "Flight" by, Sherman Alexie. However, if you enjoy reading real teen issues and are not resistant to language, (even profanities) then this book is definitely for you.
Alexie does a fantastic job in creating a teen who faces many problems that many teenagers today can relate to while also using language that many teens are accustomed to. The character "Zits" is the poster child for everything that can go wrong for a teenager in today's world while still maintaining an amazing sense of humor. His telling of the story and constant interruption of thoughts has readers literally "laughing out loud."
Open-minded adults and kids everywhere will most definitely enjoy this book!
Book Review: a mirror to everyone's face
Summary: 5 Stars
It was an odd misstatement on the flyleaf that this is Sherman's "first novel in ten years." Although I am not a fan of poetry and at odds with Sherman regarding a real-life killer, Leonard Peltier, everyone can appreciate his incredible talent and masterful control of dialogue and storytelling. He brings the reader into the plot making it difficult not to keep turning the pages and hating to see it end (the book's only shortcoming is that is was much too short). Flight takes us on a journey of self-exploration, forcing us to examine stereotypes and the basic human emotions and prejudices everyone possesses, and oftentimes deny, as civilized society tramples along beside us. Sherman holds a mirror to everyone's face and demands that they see truth.
Book Review: A look into the life of a lost little boy!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a fantastic adventure. This having been my first experienc with Sherman Alexie i wasn't quite sure what to expect. what i found was a suprisingly funny and lovable main character whose very soul is shaken to the core after his experinece of being juggled from foster home to foster home. Alexie really gets to the crux of what happens to an innocent kid who falls through the cracks of the system when his parents have either abandoned him or are ripped out from underneath him. This book made me laugh out loud, cry, and really think about the place and priority (or lack thereof) of children in the foster care system, especially those who are of a minority. Brilliant book, simply billiant!