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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - 4* - My Review

Junior, a young Native American, has had a rough time in life from the time he was born. While living on the rez, a teacher approaches him with the idea that he would benefit from going to the high school in town. The new school is predominantly white, and Junior does not initially fit in. His friends at his former school feel he has betrayed them. Junior finds himself caught between the two camps. Luckily, Junior is intelligent, determined, and has a great sense of humor. Junior relates his coming-of-age story in a way that comes across as fresh and authentic. There is a lot to discuss, and it would make a great book club selection.

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Content warnings: (view spoiler)[racial bigotry and slurs, sexual situations, addictions (hide spoiler)]
Note: There is nothing an adult could not handle - I put these up because this could be considered Young Adult, so I guess it depends on the maturity of the young reader.

My book club read this a few years ago, and I agree with your review and with your content warning. We did have a very good discussion about it.

I’m glad to see you liked it. I have it on my list for next year, but I might see if I can get it sooner. I’m really enjoying my Native American reading this year. I think this is on Tookie’s list from The Sentence. I know there is at least one book by this author on her list.

Doughgirl5562 wrote: "My book club read this a few years ago, and I agree with your review and with your content warning. We did have a very good discussion about it."
Glad to hear it worked well for your book club!

NancyJ wrote: "I’m glad to see you liked it. I have it on my list for next year, but I might see if I can get it sooner. I’m really enjoying my Native American reading this year. I think this is on Tookie’s list ..."
Thanks, Nancy. I think it is a different book from the one on Tookie's list. She has a very interesting list. I have read quite a few of them but I am slowly adding more (not sure if I'll read the whole list or not but hope to read at least half). Hope you like it!

I learned a lot from this book. Thanks for the review. peace, janz

This one has been on my TBR for too long! Your review sealed the deal, I picked up a copy today at the library.

Shelly wrote: "This one has been on my TBR for too long! Your review sealed the deal, I picked up a copy today at the library."
Hope you enjoy it, Shelly!

Peacejanz wrote: "I learned a lot from this book. Thanks for the review. peace, janz"
I did, too!

I agree with you, Joy, including the content warning for y/a since a variety of ages read this plus kids don't all mature at the same rate in all areas.

Thanks, Karin.