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

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie with Sherman Alexie (Narrator)

4 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary young adult emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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 f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17,567 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
emotional 70%
reflective 48%
hopeful 42%
sad 39%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 19%
informative 19%
dark 18%
adventurous 16%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 32%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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