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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
23 reviews
itsmeyseniab's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
"The world is only broken into two tribes: the people who are assholes and the people who are not."
Being Native myself, I was so excited to read this own-voices novel! I think Sherman Alexie did a great job of capturing what life is truly like on the rez, and really highlighted a lot of the issues that Native people face day to day. However, I do think that it got to be a bit much by the end of the novel - some of the events that took place seemed to be added in for "shock value" in my eyes. Still a good coming-of-age story if you're looking for a fast-paced read!
Being Native myself, I was so excited to read this own-voices novel! I think Sherman Alexie did a great job of capturing what life is truly like on the rez, and really highlighted a lot of the issues that Native people face day to day. However, I do think that it got to be a bit much by the end of the novel - some of the events that took place seemed to be added in for "shock value" in my eyes. Still a good coming-of-age story if you're looking for a fast-paced read!
Moderate: Animal death, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Racism, Eating disorder, Death, and Homophobia
megplant's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: Racism, Child abuse, and Physical abuse
soppysays's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Alcoholism, and Racism
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Racial slurs
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