A deadpan “Call Me Zits” opens the first novel in 10 years from Alexie (Smoke Signals, etc.), narrated by a self-described “time-traveling mass murderer” whose name and deeds unravel as this captivating bildungsroman progresses.
March 22, 2007
Alexie the time traveler
FLIGHT by Sherman AlexieToday Sherman's new book called Flight hits the shelves. Here is the first review of his novel by Publisher's Weekly:
A deadpan “Call Me Zits” opens the first novel in 10 years from Alexie (Smoke Signals, etc.), narrated by a self-described “time-traveling mass murderer” whose name and deeds unravel as this captivating bildungsroman progresses. Comment: For another book with a similar theme, check out The Time Traveler's Wife. No Indians, but a husband who jumps through time. Rob's rating: 8.5 of 10.
A deadpan “Call Me Zits” opens the first novel in 10 years from Alexie (Smoke Signals, etc.), narrated by a self-described “time-traveling mass murderer” whose name and deeds unravel as this captivating bildungsroman progresses.
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