Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

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

83 reviews

democratwaifu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A very fun way to bring a fraction of the Native American culture (more specifically the lives of Spokane Indians in reservations) closer to (young) people who are unaware of them and their lifestyle.
 
Despite the humorous storytelling, I couldn't help but feel incredibly sad about the fate of many Native Americans. 

SPOILER:

Especially when Arnold beat the team of Native Americans and was hit with the reality that they were doomed to fail from the very start despite the victorious course of the game season. It made my cry.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Suicide

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Gun violence, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Grief, Emotional abuse, and Racial slurs

Minor: Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Car accident, Vomit, Body shaming, Classism, Toxic friendship, Chronic illness, Physical abuse, Cultural appropriation, Addiction, Bullying, and Alcoholism

littki's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Alcohol, and Racism

Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Bullying, Genocide, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Classism, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Car accident, Vomit, Classism, Drug use, and Violence

heatherchrisman's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Murder, Death, Alcoholism, Racism, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, and Violence

dancingprince's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Real and necessary.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Cultural appropriation, Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Addiction, Death, and Racism

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Homophobia

kajasversion's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Its definitely a really interesting book and a fun read overall, but at the end of the day it is written for kids younger than i am and the writing style is appropriate for the age demographic. I really resonated with Junior when he was going through his grief and i do feel like the themes of the book were approached in an easily comprehensive way. However i think the story is very unrealistic, especially when referring to the racism since i don’t think they are willing to just look past it so easily.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Alcoholism, and Death

nina17's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Violence

asktheleaf's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism

Minor: Eating disorder

micaelamariem's review against another edition

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. 

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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

rhiannon814r's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Death, Alcoholism, and Grief

Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, Animal death, Genocide, Bullying, Car accident, and Child abuse

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

renereadsthings's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Addiction

Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Violence, and War

Minor: Gun violence and Homophobia