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

dark emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

"The world is only broken into two tribes: the people who are assholes and the people who are not."

Being Native myself, I was so excited to read this own-voices novel! I think Sherman Alexie did a great job of capturing what life is truly like on the rez, and really highlighted a lot of the issues that Native people face day to day. However, I do think that it got to be a bit much by the end of the novel - some of the events that took place seemed to be added in for "shock value" in my eyes. Still a good coming-of-age story if you're looking for a fast-paced read!

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