Hey, guys! I just kept hearing about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian on both bestselling lists and banned books lists, so I decided to give it a shot.
The Cover:
The Cover:
It is a simple cover with action figures of stereotypical Indians. It works for this cover, I think. A+ cover.
Official Description:
Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.
My Review:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was very well-written. With a heavy dose of dark humor, the incredibly dark events of this book did not feel as heavy and depressing as they could be. In a way, that made them more impactful.
It was a short book, only 250 pages and it is a fast read. I ended up reading it in only one day.
The writing was just good. It was engaging and makes you really care for Junior, a really complex character. All of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian's characters were easy to connect to, especially through Junior's eyes.
One of the main goals of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was to talk about the modern Indian, the good and the bad. It speaks about how close the community is, while mentioning how completely hopeless they are. From alcohol issues, to poverty, to discrimination. It will open eyes to the plight of the people on the reservation, but at points, it got a little bit too preachy. Like it was trying to shove a lesson at me.
Throughout the book, small comics were inserted. They were often funny/ quirky little thoughts. I don't think they were necessary, but it helped to maintain the light mood.
I think The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is mostly aimed at middle schoolers. However, there are moments that a bit mature (probably why it was banned from some libraries). It is definitely fine for older audiences as well.
Overall, I enjoyed The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It was well-written with memorable characters and a good narrative voice, if a bit heavy-handed on the message. I'd recommend it if you like dark humor.
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Rules of Fistfights
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Reality Boy
Thirteen Reasons Why
Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Happy Reading!
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The Cover:
It is a simple cover with action figures of stereotypical Indians. It works for this cover, I think. A+ cover.
Official Description:
Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.
My Review:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was very well-written. With a heavy dose of dark humor, the incredibly dark events of this book did not feel as heavy and depressing as they could be. In a way, that made them more impactful.
It was a short book, only 250 pages and it is a fast read. I ended up reading it in only one day.
The writing was just good. It was engaging and makes you really care for Junior, a really complex character. All of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian's characters were easy to connect to, especially through Junior's eyes.
One of the main goals of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was to talk about the modern Indian, the good and the bad. It speaks about how close the community is, while mentioning how completely hopeless they are. From alcohol issues, to poverty, to discrimination. It will open eyes to the plight of the people on the reservation, but at points, it got a little bit too preachy. Like it was trying to shove a lesson at me.
Throughout the book, small comics were inserted. They were often funny/ quirky little thoughts. I don't think they were necessary, but it helped to maintain the light mood.
I think The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is mostly aimed at middle schoolers. However, there are moments that a bit mature (probably why it was banned from some libraries). It is definitely fine for older audiences as well.
Overall, I enjoyed The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It was well-written with memorable characters and a good narrative voice, if a bit heavy-handed on the message. I'd recommend it if you like dark humor.
Phrase:
Rules of Fistfights
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Reality Boy
Thirteen Reasons Why
Perks of Being a Wallflower
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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