Smoke Signals is a novel written by Sherman Alexie and published in 1998. It tells the story of two Native American men, Victor and Thomas, who grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington state. The novel follows their journey as they travel to Arizona to retrieve the ashes of Victor’s father.The novel opens with Victor’s father, Arnold, leaving the reservation to go on a fishing trip. He never returns, and his body is found a few days later. Victor and Thomas, who were childhood friends, set out on a road trip to Arizona to retrieve Arnold’s ashes. Along the way, the two men reconnect and reminisce about their childhood. They discuss the events that led to Arnold’s death, and Victor reveals that his father was a volatile man who often drank to excess. The trip is also a journey of self-discovery for both men, as they come to terms with their own identities as Native Americans.Smoke Signals is a poignant and funny novel that explores the complexities of friendship, family, and identity.
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