Sherman Alexie, the award winning and prolific Native American author and comedian has written his first Young Adult novel called The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
This semi-autobiographical tale is the story of Arnold Spirit, a 14 year old who realizes that in order to get a good education and succeed where most of his friends and family have failed, he will have to leave the reservation and attend the all white school in a neighboring all white town.
In what reads a bit like a Native American Angela's Ashes, Alexie's novel takes the reader through the emotional gamut of side splitting laughter, grit wrenching grief, and seething anger- often all at the same time.
While billed as a "novel for Young Adults", "Diary" will richly reward the attention of any adult reader. I found it to be extremely entertaining, and I'm looking forward to reading this charming book again.
I just finished this book,
I just finished this book, and I second Marilyn's recommendation. I'm looking forward to hearing the voice of Arnold Spirit when (if?) this book comes out in audio.
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