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 school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexie's YA debut, released in hardcover to instant success, recieving seven starred reviews, hitting numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
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 school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he thought he was destined to live. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexie's YA debut, released in hardcover to instant success, recieving seven starred reviews, hitting numerous bestseller lists, and winning the 2007 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
Popular Reviews(4)
Reviewed by Luisafür ein Schulbuch echt super! manchmal leider etwas komisch, ansonsten war es aber gut.
Reviewed by C. BerlinThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The core idea of the book is strong and meaningful—it addresses important and emotional themes. Its central message carries real weight and highlights genuine issues. However, the execution sometimes feels inconsistent. Certain scenes come across as exaggerated or overly emotional and intimate, which can disrupt the flow of reading—especially when it’s read as a school assignment. Overall, it’s a book with good intentions and an interesting premise, but in my opinion, it isn’t fully convincing in its execution.
Reviewed by Leniahad to read it for school and he is soooooo freaky for a 13 year old
Reviewed by Leniahad to read it for school and boy he is soooo freaky for a 13 year old boy