This is the rare case where studying a text has made me like it less. On original reading, King's novel made me ecstatic, with hilarious renderings of biblical texts through a native lens, and a fast-paced, humourous story.
However, the sheer anger that permeates the text has dimmed my enjoyment; I will admit this is because his anger is directed at me, a descendent of a Colonial nation (England in particular), but I was made uncomfortable. I'm sure that was King's intention, however, I cannot help my reaction to the cutting remarks he makes regarding people he likely identifies me as close kin to.
5/5 pre-lecture, 4/5 post-lecture.
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