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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie,

Ellen Forney (Illustrator)

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Apr 09, 2015 Jill Bonham rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I would rate this book 10 stars if I could. This is a short book and I think I cried for at least 50% of it. Tears of sadness, pain, joy and hope. It's a rare book that makes you laugh and cry at the same time which makes it so unique. I was hesitant to read, because of rumblings about bad and/or inappropriate language. However the messages of the book are so strong, and positive that I could care less about the language. I want my 13 yr old daughter to read it right now! Why would I not want he ...more

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Sep 15, 2016 Marti rated it liked it

This... this book. It has important messages. I think it does a good job bringing up and discussing some issues when it comes to native Americans BUT I for the life of me get over the use of the words retard and faggot as insults. I get it's a representation of a 14 year old boy and the environment he lives in. I get it's probably a good representation of what most boys act like but I just can't get past it and it really hurt my view on this book. I think this is an important book, but the writi ...more

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