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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
31 reviews
dch7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Drug abuse, Grief, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Animal death, Cursing, Murder, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Medical content, Car accident, and Death
gabbyolsen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Death, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Racism
Minor: Eating disorder, Animal death, Homophobia, and Sexual content
rachelditty's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
"That silence got so big and real that it felt like three people sat on the porch." (49:17).
"When anybody, no matter how old they are, loses a parent, I think it hurts the same as if you were only five years old, you know? I think all of us are always five years old in the presence and absence of our parents." (3:39:02).
"He may not have loved me perfectly, but he loved me as well as he could." (4:28:33).
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Alcohol, and Bullying
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Vomit
Minor: Homophobia
micaelamariem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was an okay read. Definitely quick and easy to read. I liked the exploration of what it means to be Native American and how the individual is always struggling with the community. There was some stuff that was uncomfortable—I can see why it’s a banned book—and some issues I wish were addressed better than they were, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
Graphic: Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Racism, Suicide, Bullying, Car accident, Colonisation, Alcohol, Death, Blood, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Classism, Cursing, Violence, Vomit, Ableism, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Cultural appropriation
rhiannon814r's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Alcoholism, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, Animal death, Genocide, Bullying, Car accident, and Child abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
renereadsthings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Violence, and War
Minor: Gun violence and Homophobia
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Alcohol, Cursing, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Death, Colonisation, and Grief
booknerd_life's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Death, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
directorpurry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Violence, Ableism, Addiction, Bullying, Car accident, Classism, Drug abuse, Racism, Death, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Suicide, and Body shaming
Minor: Colonisation
cjadlp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
SUMMARY
But we reservation Indians don't get to realize our dreams. We don't get those chances. Or choices. We're just poor. That's all we are.
REVIEW
I shrank back into my chair and remembered when I used to be a human being.
- Writing: 5 / 5.
- Characters: 5 /5. Junior carries the book, but everyone around him is doing their own thing and living their own lives.
- Plot Originality: 3 / 5, as some if it felt... contrived.
- Plot Execution: 4 / 5
- Personal Feelings: 4 / 5, because the pacing was off at the end.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Animal death and Eating disorder