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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars
Lots of 'almost-cry' moments for me in this one.
Lots of 'almost-cry' moments for me in this one.
read this for a source for a school project but I really enjoyed it surprisingly as I mainly read romance and dark romance
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Probably my favorite book of all time. Junior is an extremely relatable character, and I really wish this book was longer to hear more of his story. I feel seen by this book. I could not recommend it more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Death, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide attempt
Minor: Genocide
This was good. I don't typically read YA books, but am trying to get out of my wheelhouse a bit.
The structure was actually somewhat diary like, more episodic pieces then one strong in-depth plot-line. Because of this I never really felt that sucked into the story.
I am familiar with Alexie's adult fiction, which often deals with similar subjects as this book, but in a bit greater depth. I would say this is a good introduction to narratives of Native American life, and as far as I can tell a necessary contribution to the YA book landscape.
That being said, the characters, aside for a few exceptional moments, are a bit 2-D and tropey. Those exceptional moments are good, but sometimes feel subverted by the cliches and tropes that they fall into.
At times I almost felt like Alexie had over simplified certain aspects for the potential audience.
Overall it was good, and poignant, and a quick read so not much lost by the weaker elements.
The structure was actually somewhat diary like, more episodic pieces then one strong in-depth plot-line. Because of this I never really felt that sucked into the story.
I am familiar with Alexie's adult fiction, which often deals with similar subjects as this book, but in a bit greater depth. I would say this is a good introduction to narratives of Native American life, and as far as I can tell a necessary contribution to the YA book landscape.
That being said, the characters, aside for a few exceptional moments, are a bit 2-D and tropey. Those exceptional moments are good, but sometimes feel subverted by the cliches and tropes that they fall into.
At times I almost felt like Alexie had over simplified certain aspects for the potential audience.
Overall it was good, and poignant, and a quick read so not much lost by the weaker elements.
Learning about the author's treatment of women really turned me off of this book, unfortunately.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Powerful, quick YA read. The language is raw, poetic, and rings of truth. I enjoyed following Junior as he struck out into the world. I would happily read a sequel.