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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
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
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Warning: this book was first published in 2007 and has some outdated/offensive language
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian brings attention to the vast differences between mainstream Americana and reservation life.
It’s a fairly quick read and simplistic in the verbiage. Honestly, there were several major points that Alexie made that were valuable. That being said, this was all told in a very simplistic point of view- as if a teen boy can’t dig deeper than the surface.
Despite Junior’s surface level interactions and musings, there was a lot to unpack. It’s quite possible that his blasé perspective was part of the point. Alexie makes it so secret that the hardships Junior faces are old news when it comes to the history of reservation life.
In the end, it’s still worth the read. There are still things that we as a nation could improve on greatly and if anything… we could look to this novel for the first steps.
I love this book! Sherman Alexie has a way of an adolescent diary speak volumes, and Junior is absolutely hilarious!
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was a 5 star at first. The writing was great, and I appreciate being able to talk about trauma and dark issues with humor.
However, I was educated by some Native members that the author is an absolutely horrible person and is generally not revered in various Native communities.
They suggested these two sites for finding more books written by Native authors, so I wanted to pass it on:
https://indigenousreadsrising.com/
https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/?m=1
However, I was educated by some Native members that the author is an absolutely horrible person and is generally not revered in various Native communities.
They suggested these two sites for finding more books written by Native authors, so I wanted to pass it on:
https://indigenousreadsrising.com/
https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/?m=1
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a good book. It’s a strong look at the state of reservation life in America. With poverty at the forefront this is a look into the daily life of a teenager finding his way. Filled with laughter, sadness, and harsh realities. So many quotable phrases litter the pages. I loved this book.
Hade översättningen varit bra hade jag kunnat ge boken fyra stjärnor, men nu får den bara tre. Det är en skildring av hur det är att växa upp i ett reservat i USA och att lämna det för att gå i en vit skola utanför reservatet. Det handlar om fattigdom, uppväxt, skola, förhoppningar, drömmar, alkoholism, död och misshandel. Det är tunga teman som skrivs fram på ett lättsamt sätt.