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A review by abigail_lo
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
what a sad little book — my heart breaks for little sherman alexie <3 inevitably pulled at my heartstrings as i remembered just how devastating it is to experience real, life-changing grief as a child. there’s just nothing quite like having your world change forever when you’re only 14.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cultural appropriation
Minor: Ableism and Drug use