War Dances

Bookseller recommendation

“Before War Dances, I had only read Sherman Alexie’s novels. So I am used to the feeling of having his stories and characters unleash their quiet powers until I am willingly held hostage, both begging for the release to have time to reflect, yet longing to have the experience keep going, as I don’t want to finish his tale and say goodbye to newly made friends. Therefore, I was hesitant to read Alexie’s short stories only because I wasn’t sure if, in shorter form, Alexie could give me the gift of the journey I was used to taking with him. But I was wrong. These stories are a hurricane of strength. Each one makes you pull back in awe, take spacious breaths when the chance is there, but lifts you to spin, whirl, and ache at the connection that is so finely wrought between the characters and the story he creates again and again. Do not miss out on this incredible read.”

— SMC • Bookshop Santa Cruz