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A review by micaelamariem
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I did not know about the controversy around the author when I picked up this book so this review is solely about the book and not the author.
It was an okay read. Definitely quick and easy to read. I liked the exploration of what it means to be Native American and how the individual is always struggling with the community. There was some stuff that was uncomfortable—I can see why it’s a banned book—and some issues I wish were addressed better than they were, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
It was an okay read. Definitely quick and easy to read. I liked the exploration of what it means to be Native American and how the individual is always struggling with the community. There was some stuff that was uncomfortable—I can see why it’s a banned book—and some issues I wish were addressed better than they were, but overall it was an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Racism, Suicide, Bullying, Car accident, Colonisation, Alcohol, Death, Blood, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Classism, Cursing, Violence, Vomit, Ableism, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, and Cultural appropriation