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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I’m planning on being a teacher and this book came highly recommended for us to read! I decided to pick it up this semester for that reason and because it has been on my TBR list for years. This was a perfect opportunity!
I know this book is autobiographical, based of Sherman Alexie’s life, and it really makes readers understand what it was like living on a Reserve for him. It was amazing how humorous he could be even when heartbreaking events were happening in his life!
I would bring this book into my classroom and do a novel study on it because of how relatable Junior is for middle grade students and his strength in overcoming obstacles with humanity is inspiring!
Overall, this book was fantastic! I definitely recommend.
Happy reading!
I know this book is autobiographical, based of Sherman Alexie’s life, and it really makes readers understand what it was like living on a Reserve for him. It was amazing how humorous he could be even when heartbreaking events were happening in his life!
I would bring this book into my classroom and do a novel study on it because of how relatable Junior is for middle grade students and his strength in overcoming obstacles with humanity is inspiring!
Overall, this book was fantastic! I definitely recommend.
Happy reading!
Junior is simultaneously hyperbolic and matter of fact about the cruelties, joys, and heartbreaks of life on the reservation, laughing and crying about life in the same breath. This book doesn't pathologize Native Americans. It doesn't shield readers from the effects of racism, alcoholism, poverty, or violence. It does, however, feature a narrator who is ironic about the troubles he faces and who offers a necessary voice to young adult literature.
dark
emotional
funny
slow-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
Parts of this are not my sense of humor, and the language is clearly dated, but overall it was funny, heartbreaking, and well done.
adventurous
challenging
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
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've just finished reading this book for the 2nd time, and I'm going to plan on reading this book again and again. Even though this book is about a horny teenage, basketball-playing Indian boy on the Spokane Indian Reservation, I could totally relate to him. Most times, I feel like a Part-Time Indian, having left the rez for better opportunities, just like the main character, Arnold.
My absolute favorite part of this book is the conversation Arnold has with his friend, Rowdy, about being nomadic, about going where life is better despite having to leave family and friends. Rowdy says, "You're an old-time nomad. You're going to keep moving all over the world in search of food and water and grazing land. That's pretty cool."
My ancestors were nomads, and we still are, to an extent, moving around to find better lands for the animals to feed. So this statement about being a modern nomad really spoke to me, and made me feel better about leaving, even though I miss home.
Alexie has a gift of storytelling that transcends race and culture, so I know that you don't have to be an Indian to enjoy this book. If you ever get a chance to hear Alexie speak in person, take that opportunity because the man is just as impressive at a podium as he is in print.
My absolute favorite part of this book is the conversation Arnold has with his friend, Rowdy, about being nomadic, about going where life is better despite having to leave family and friends. Rowdy says, "You're an old-time nomad. You're going to keep moving all over the world in search of food and water and grazing land. That's pretty cool."
My ancestors were nomads, and we still are, to an extent, moving around to find better lands for the animals to feed. So this statement about being a modern nomad really spoke to me, and made me feel better about leaving, even though I miss home.
Alexie has a gift of storytelling that transcends race and culture, so I know that you don't have to be an Indian to enjoy this book. If you ever get a chance to hear Alexie speak in person, take that opportunity because the man is just as impressive at a podium as he is in print.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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