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‘Reservation Blues’ blends narrative, newspaper clippings, songs, journal entries, visions, and radio interviews to chronicle Thomas Builds‑the‑Fire’s escapades with Coyote Springs—a Catholic rock‑and‑roll band from the Spokane Indian Reservation. The story tackles Christianity’s impact on Native Americans, cultural assimilation, and gender relations, all while weaving humor and pathos into a portrait of faith, addiction, and resilience.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Sherman Alexie
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