Native American Fiction

[jturpin4]

Does anyone know of any Native American Fiction authors and/or books? I think it would be a very interesting genre of books to read..

 

[Jenem]

I read a book earlier this year called Vancouver. It's an historical fiction book containing several stories (each of a different character), spanning thousands of years and most of the stories include Native Americans. It's set in Vancouver, Canada for the most part so of course that's what made me pick it up. It was worth the read.

 

[Cathy C]

Have you tried any of Tony Hillerman's novels? He does a mystery series starring Jim Chee, a Navajo Tribal Police detective, and Joe Leaphorn, his Lieutenant. It's received rave reviews and commendations from several tribal councils!

 

[cajunmama]

If you like murder mysteries, go to www.stopyourekillingme.com. There is a link "Series Character Index" on the right side of the page, click on it and scroll down the page- almost to the bottom and click on Native American.

 

[Wabbit]

lol Great name for a web site!!!

 

[cajunmama]

The perfect name for a murder mystery book website! I certainly couldn't have thought of that one!

 

[Ashlea]

Try Sherman Alexie and Louise Erdrich for Native American fiction. They're both awesome. Alexie is a bit more accessible.

 

[Occlith]

Here are some lists to get you started. Please tell us if you find books that you enjoyed.
Durham County library
Chicago Public library
Native Americans-internet resources

 

[jturpin4]

Thanks you guys

 

[Sun-SSS]

jturpin4: you could look at James Welch—I haven’t read him, but he comes recommended.

And Thomas King—have read him:Green Grass, Running Water. And he has written other novels, plus numerous short stories, poetry. A touch of magic realism, very Amerindian. King travels, promoting not his books so much as the American Indian cause, and encouraging indigenous writers in other countries. A very engaging, amusing guy. Tells a great story.

And I suppose you’ve read Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee? Essential reading for anyone interested in native American issues. Little Big Man is worth a read, too.

 

[Ell]

I read a book earlier this year called Vancouver. It's an historical fiction book containing several stories (each of a different character), spanning thousands of years and most of the stories include Native Americans. It's set in Vancouver, Canada for the most part so of course that's what made me pick it up. It was worth the read.

Glad to hear you liked it Jenem. I've picked it up several times at Chapters and ended up putting it back on the shelf. It seems a lot like Edward Rutherfurd's series of books (eg. Sarum, The Forest, Russka, etc.) that span many generations of the same families. How was the writing? Or did you read it mainly because it was set in Vancouver?

ell