There was something powerful in the way the plot was revealed. The writing carried the plot so much farther though, because of the way Stephen Graham Jones unveiled the truth. It had all of those terrifying tones, and then some. All I can say is that this book really got to me.
If that isn’t the perfect example of a horror novel experience, then I don’t know what is. I was willing to put myself through those scenes – again and again – in order to see it through to the end. That’s how addictive and compelling the writing was. I kept coming back…because I had to see what happened next. Had the writing not been so fantastic, I would have walked away from this book without a second glance.īut I didn’t. Some of these scenes really were dark and alarming. I’m bringing it up again here, to emphasize a point. I mentioned in my warning that there were a lot of heavier scenes in this novel, including lots of graphic depictions. It was dark, chilling, and unfolded in such an elegant and compelling manner. And I honestly mean that in the best ways possible. The Only Good Indians is arguably the most disturbing novel I’ve read this year. It was a lot for me to take in, and as such, I had to take dozens of breaks while reading this one. There are also several detailed depictions of animal deaths, from domestic pets to hunted animals. We’re talking graphic death scenes, violence, gore, and more. Warnings: There is a lot of graphic imagery to be found in The Only Good Indians. “The best jokes are the ones that have a kind of message to them. For the victim has come back to wreak revenge on them, and no one is safe. Unfortunately, they’re not the only ones haunted by what was done. That makes The Only Good Indians stand out amongst the rest of the horror novels I’ve read in recent times.įour men are haunted by one horrible mistake they made when they were younger.
This is a novel that blends concepts of horror (revenge, hunting, the unknown) with cultural identity, messages of import, and so much more. If you’re looking for a novel that terrifies as it unfolds, then you’re going to want to check this one out. The Only Good Indiansis the latest horror novel to come out of the mind of Stephen Graham Jones, and it is a truly chilling (and graphic) tale worth reading. I received a copy of The Only Good Indians through BookishFirst in exchange for a fair and honest review. Warnings: Death, graphic (very) animal (both domestic and non), violence, gore
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