The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Arnold Spirit, aka Junior, is a smart, nerdy 14 year old who must straddle two worlds when he transfers to a rich, white high school in a suburb near the poverty-crippled reservation he grew up on. At once hilarious and heartbreaking, Junior finds friends and even love in his new surroundings, even as his family seems to be falling apart.
posted by Karrie @ 4:01 PM
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7 Comments:
Wow, I get to post first. Well, after reading other books, I hate to admit that I just wasn't that crazy about this book. I know it sounds strange, but I am really baffled by all the attention it has gotten and awards. Sure the pictures were great and it was funny, but it's no Ishmael!
Anne, I'm always intrigued by your perceptions of books and can't wait to hear what you have to say! I really liked this title but at the time I read it I had only read about 5 of the current top 20. As I work my way through, I still like it but not as my #1.
I also really liked this title but it's not my #1. Maybe in the top 5. I liked the honesty and reality of what life is like on the rez, while still maintaining a sense of humor.
I do love this book and felt that Junior's pains and hopes were spot on.
Not sure if this one is in my top picks of the top 20 or not. I remember loving it and totally feeling for Junior and cheering him on.
This is in my top 5, but not #1. The book has some important things to say about Native Americans in our society. Junior's voice felt real to me.
This is in my top 5, but not #1. The book has some important things to say about Native Americans in our society. Junior's voice felt real to me.
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