I love Sherman Alexie. I have loved everything I've read by him. Although he focuses so much on the horrible things that happen on reservations (in modern times), he still has this way of making everything seem heartbreakingly beautiful. A teacher who comes to school in his pjs, the love of fry bread, the everythingness of basketball on the rez, the alcoholism, the wise old grandmother. I love it all. 
 This one would be great for middle school or high school boys. Though it can get a little wordy, it so plays to their awkwardness, obsession with masturbation, the need to fit in, and the overall grossness of boys. 
 I did learn a new term from this book, though it is not one I will repeat in day-to-day conversation. It is the Indian version of "wigger." "They call me an apple because they think I'm red on the outside and white on the inside." 
 Favorite Quotes: 
 Don't get me wrong. I don't have anything against my mother's womb. I was built in there, after all. So I have to say that I am pro-womb. But I have zero interest in moving back home, so to speak. 
 Did you just say books should give me a boner? 
 Yes, I did. 
 Are you serious? 
 Yeah...Don't you get excited about books? 
 I don't think you're supposed to get that excited about books. 
 The world, even the smallest parts of it, is filled with things you don't know. 
 I just wanted to watch sweaty Penelope sweat her perfect sweat on that perfectly sweaty day.