Synopsis
Based on a true story, two young men come of age in South Dakota during the era of Wounded Knee II. One is Lakota, the other is not. Yet nothing can separate them until one of them comes home from Desert Storm, a hero whose memories haunt him and whose country doesn't care. With nothing left but his own demons, he quickly drifts into self destruction. Even so, Lakota Spring ends as a testament to the power of love to overcome racism and violence, and the power of hope to conquer despair.
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Review
Reed's portrait of the Lakota people of South Dakota is heart-wrenching in many parts as his characters deal with the stark realities of life on "the Res" and the hardships that can represent. His look into the culture, and into culture conflict, is a no-punches-pulled effort that left me feeling enriched for having read the book, as his characters are extremely true-to-life and well-rounded.... I would recommend this book for anyone who wants not only a good story but also an unblinking look into modern Native American life.
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