Reviews tagging 'Grief'

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

37 reviews

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: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

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

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

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

brookey8888's review against another edition

funny informative inspiring reflective 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

I appreciated this book, but I’m not the target audience. I just can’t stand teenage boy humor and this book is full of it(which is fine because that’s the target demographic). I did love the discussion about the cycles they face and talk about friendships and race. I think this is a good book for discussion and learning for kids. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

alysonwonderland84's review against another edition

dark 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Cultural appropriation

Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content

alexisgarcia's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.75

this truly felt like reading a young kids diary as they went through school and other life problems. such an important read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

booknerd_life's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

Don’t feel comfortable rating this book due to the author’s sexual misconduct allegations. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

nrogers_1030's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Grief, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Vomit and Religious bigotry

Minor: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Suicide, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

directorpurry's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism

Moderate: Body shaming, Suicide, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Colonisation

emdear's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Grief, Murder, Cultural appropriation, and Alcohol

elia_elizabeth_'s review against another edition

dark emotional funny reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail