It's easy to see why The Round House won the National Book Award in 2012. This beautifully written, powerful story of family and friendship, crime and justice, tradition and history is both a moving coming-of-age story and a portrait of the ongoing ramifications of the US's handling of Native American affairs. The characters are well-drawn, especially main character Joe and his big, messy, devoted family. There's a lot to think over, and I'm still mulling through the events and implications of the various plot turns. 
 The Round House is not light reading, but it's certainly worthwhile. Highly recommended.