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

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie with Ellen Forney (Illustrator)

230 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult emotional funny reflective fast-paced

Description

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 schoo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,041 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
emotional 70%
reflective 49%
hopeful 42%
sad 40%
inspiring 34%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
informative 18%
dark 17%
adventurous 16%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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