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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie,

Ellen Forney (Illustrator)

Start date: September 5, 2015

Finish date: September 6, 2015

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Oct 13, 2015 Erin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-riot-read-harder-challenge, young-adult

I've heard of this book for years, but it wasn't really on my radar to read until I needed a book about a native people (or a member of same) for the Book Riot Read Harder challenge and I'm so very grateful because it is absolutely delightful - funny, sweet, sad and educational, really everything that the best YA should be and I would recommend it to almost anyone.

The story of Arnold Spirit is based partially upon Alexie's own first year off the reservation in a town called Reardan - that's rea ...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Rincey rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, 2012, poc-author

View my review here: http://youtu.be/zDURU8CgPwU ...more

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Aug 12, 2015 Samantha rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-harder-2015, poc-author-2015

One of the most incredible and heartbreaking books I've ever read. ...more

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Mar 04, 2014 Bridget rated it it was amazing

I'm a HUGE fan. I LOVE this book. There aren't that many books where I can honestly say I laughed out loud, but this is one of those. At the same time, it is heartwarming and has a unique depth. ...more

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Dec 28, 2011 Sharon rated it really liked it

Shelves: quick-reads, ya

For the nomads ... happy travels.

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Aug 29, 2013 Gayle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, 2014

It's been long enough since I read this that I don't remember why I gave it 4 stars. However, after having learned of the accusations made against Alexie, I feel it's tainted all memory of this book. ...more

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Apr 18, 2011 Nic rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, ya, funny, read-2014, literary

I meant to read only two or three pages of this and then go to bed, but I stayed up until 4am to read the whole thing. Definitely in my top 5 of 2014.

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