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

4.0

This was the first fiction novel assigned in my Young Adult Literature class in college, and I enjoyed it a lot. I loved the graphic novel-esque format Alexie chose for this book because it really gives the reader insight to Junior's teenage mind. Alexie includes themes such as bullying, racism towards Native Americans, classism, and coming of age and translates them into a language catered toward young adult readers. The incorporated humor helps lighten up a lot of the more serious topics as well, making it more appropriate for the young adult genre.