This paper shows how, on the surface and upon first reading, "A House Made of Dawn" sounds and appears to be like every other
Native American novel - focus on the typical patterns of return and homing. But a closer study of the novel's tone, themes, structure and diction reveals that its fame is intricately connected with its unique non-stereotypical illustration of Native American views and emotions. This paper focuses on various
different aspects of the novel to show why it is different from other similar writings and why it truly deserved a Pulitzer Prize.