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In 'The Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon,' Tom Spanbauer follows Shed, a half‑Indian bisexual youth who works at the Indian Head Hotel in the small Idaho town of Excellent. The hotel, operating as a prosperous brothel, is home to a diverse cast of characters that become Shed's surrogate family. After his mother’s murder when he was twelve, Shed is compelled to understand the significance of his Indian name, Duivichi‑un‑Dua. He journeys across the plains in search of his heritage, encountering a rich array of people and learning the rituals of his native culture. Returning to Excellent, he confronts a series of brutal events that ultimately grant him wisdom and closure.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Tom Spanbauer
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