A review by katiey
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• 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? It's complicated

3.75

I enjoyed this book. I read it for a class analyzing YAL novels, and there was a lot of discussion about which parts of the book are appropriate for young readers. Realistically, a lot of the 'crude language' and discussion of sexual acts are not that shocking, but young boys would probably relate to it a lot more than I would as an 18 year old girl, lol. Overall I really liked the book, it was a raw and semi-autobiographical portrayal of reservation life and the lived realities of Native people. It's a worthwhile read.