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Wow, wow, wow. I hadn't given this book much thought since I first started hearing about it. I knew that a lot of readers out there thought it would be a contender for the Printz, so as a librarian specializing in teen services I thought I should read it. I can't think of any other book I have read this year that was so moving, so heart breaking, so funny and so full of hope. I haven't read all the new books this year, but I think this one deserve some serious recognition.
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Sherman Alexie makes narrative voice seem totally effortless in this book. There was never a moment when I stopped believing Junior, or when I stopped liking him. Although the main character lives through some incredibly harrowing experiences in this short book, including (view spoiler), he relates it all in such a matter-of-fact way, never descending into melodrama or tragedy, even though his life experiences are very tragic. Humor is also used to good ef
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Read the library book and want to buy it so I have it on my shelf.
Original read March 17, 2015
Original read March 17, 2015
Junior is like a John Green character, only not horribly insufferable.
After years of being advised to read this book and never quite finding the time, I finally did it. I wish I hadn't waited so long, but I'm so glad I finally did. Junior is what many people would call "an old soul", but probably not people on "the rez" because they've all had to grow up too fast. Just when you think your heart will break for Junior and his family, you are relieved with a belly-shaking laugh. Junior's sensitivity, empathy and clearly genetic, nuanced sense of humor will make you a
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Hands down one of the best books I've read in a long time. It's a quick read - I read it mainly on my commute to work over the course of 5 days - and I'm not ashamed to say I laughed and cried publicly.
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Yeah! And it's our Spokane is Reading selction for October 2008. I laughed,cried, and cheered for Junior in his quest to find hope.
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I'd give this 10 if I could!
Funny and thoughful! The depressing parts only make the happy ones happier. ...more
Funny and thoughful! The depressing parts only make the happy ones happier. ...more
Excellent boy book -- and there were only a few times I thought, "Ewww, boys are so gross."
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Best. Book. Ever.
Jun 23, 2009
Nick
marked it as to-read
Aug 25, 2009
MaryJean
marked it as to-read
Mar 29, 2010
Jenny
marked it as to-read
Nov 04, 2012
Tamella
marked it as to-read
Oct 03, 2015
Meg
marked it as to-read
