02/50: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

[bulliciosa.livejournal.com]

There's not much I can add to the discussion of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" that other reviewers haven't already covered.

From the first few pages, I could tell Alexie is great story teller and I wasn't going to be able to put this book down. "The Absolutely True Diary..." was my introduction to his work and I'm looking forward to the rest.

Alexie's narrative is engaging and the illustrations by Ellen Forney are a nice emphasis to whatever's being addressed at that point. While reading, it feels more like a conversation you're having with a friend rather than a lofty, pretentious discussion about all the unfairness in the world. This can be credited to Alexie's creation of endearing characters, the hallmark of a great story -- they're real, flawed and lovable.


However beaten down Junior seems, his resilience to overcome and his hope for a better future for himself, and everyone he loves, has the reader cheering him on.

I definitely plan on buying this book soon and passing it on to friends and family to read as well.

Comments

[vegablack62.livejournal.com]

I love this book and have reread it several times and rec'd it to my freinds. I would have reviewed it here except I read it the first time before joining the comunity and I decided that it didn't count toward my fifty.

[bulliciosa.livejournal.com]

I'd still like to read your review of it.

[avuxeni.livejournal.com]

Ack, again!

I keep looking for this book in used book stores, but can only find OTHER Sherman Alexie books! I want to read them but I really want to start with THIS one, because so many people have strongly recommended it.

I'm glad to see you enjoyed it, too. I'll keep looking!

[bulliciosa.livejournal.com]

See if your library has it or can get it transferred -- that's what I did.

If you're looking to buy it, cheap, check half.com or amazon.