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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Excrement, Racism, Vomit, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Eating disorder, Grief, Medical content, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Cultural appropriation

Minor: Ableism and Drug use