The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Audiobook

" Hits all the hotspots and does it in an accessible and literary way! Indigenous issues are presented through Arnold's narrative as an outsider and then as accepted but split between his 'white' world and his Native one. Humour, creative cartoons with layers of meaning, language that makes the book readable for tweens, ideas that adult in nature yet capture the reluctant reader's mind (especially boys), characterization that is rich and unique, and a plot that is driven by events that are tragically realistic at the same time that they are heartwarmingly adolescent all make this book a must read for us and for students. "

" amazing "

" Ever since I left the Rez I haven't heard the accent in a while. Hearing the book read in the same Accent I heard while living there was amazing. "

" Another book that puts me in the shoes of someone who lives in a different place than I have, but who is so much the same as me. I will never completely understand the experience of living as a native American in modern times, but this book shed some light for me. And it has great humor as well. "

" Having grown up near the largest Indian reservation, I was entertained by the majority of the book, but it still really wasn't my favorite. "

" What an inspiring book! Thanks to my son for making me read it! I recommend it to EVERYONE - young and old, male & female, rich or poor - EVERYONE! "

" Loved it. Fast paced- snarky and poignant . Great read "

" A book for every teenager going through the awkward time of finding self, and a book for every adult who can still remember this valiant quest. Loved it! "

" I'm being really tough on reads this year. Barely any 5 stars. And I don't have that good of a reason to make this only 4 - it walks on that thin line of ice between comedy and sadness, the kind of books I like best. It never veered too much on either side. But I am going to read all Sherman Alexie books I can get my hands on! "

" this book was hilarious! It had me laughing all the time. I had to read it for a class and i loved it!! "

" I loved everything about this book. Smart narration, real voice, full of message without ever feeling preachy, probably banned in a lot of schools. And, unless some other books I've read somewhat recently, this is a symbolic ending that actually ties up the story nicely. "

" I thought this book was a great read. There was never a dull moment. Though the topic was sad, the tone was more humorous. That made it less depressing and more interesting. The book was pretty easy to read and was hard to put down. "

" This was one of the best YA books I have read in a long time. I loved it. I think every kid should read it. "

" This was the best book ever!!!! I couldn't put it down. I started this book last night and finished it at lunch time today. I loved how the author wrote the book. I could totally relate to the main character, Junior and I loved his story. I WILL read this again multiple times! "

" Best coming-of-age book ever. I'd give it ten stars if i could, it was beyond amazing, beyond the criteria of a five-star book. First i laughed, then i cried. This book had so many insights, it was hard to keep score. Loved. It. So. Much. "

" This National Book Award winner is hilarious and heart-breaking, all at the same time. Pictures punctuate and add to the text,and give a deeper understanding of Junior, a Native-American boy determined to get a good education. "

" Shockingly funny and an excellent choice for a class novel. Finally a YA novel with in-depth concepts and themes that lend well to analytical class discussions. "

" Great young adult read with a male protagonist who has an AWESOME voice. Really enjoyed it... "

" This book is absolutely hilarious! "

" The language was deep, but the character was easy to relate to. Really a great book for young boys. "

" A book that talks about all those big problems; racism, alcoholism, death, depression, poverty; in a way that makes it actually bearable to listen to and maybe to understand things, a little. "

" One of the most honest & humorous books about growing up. Arnold makes the heaviest choice to transfer to a high school off the rez, & we watch his self-perception & self-esteem soar, even though he had to leave the most important people in his life behind. "

" True stories are so much better - this book is a compilation of happy, sad, racist, and just plain depressing. "

" This book is awesome ok, they should aloud this book in some schools b/c some people might not think its that appropriate. "

" it is a kind of page turner book. really funny and also bitter. "

" A touching, honest, and irreverent story about a boy who wants more than he thinks he deserves. Alexie writes Junior with care and wisdom, joy and heartbreak. An incredible coming-of-age story that will stay with you. "

" A very good morning's read. Very accessible, with a voice familiar to readers of Alexie's other work. "

" BRILLIANT. why the hell is it banned?! it made me laugh and get a bit teary eyes but damn...so funny and enlightening. =D "

" What a great story this was. "

" A fun read about growing up Indian in America. The pictures make it read like a real diary. "

" i thought this was a funny book and it was really interresting n good "

" Just so dang great for reluctant-to-read freshmen, but I think anyone would enjoy it. It deals with some heavy and realistic themes like alcoholism and racism in a light, funny and very relatable way. Plus there is some reference to masturbation, which the kids freak out about! "

" This is a teen book but it was truly excellent. I read it very quickly, in a matter of hours and I loved it. "

" Funny, real and touching, I totally loved this. I'd heard a lot about it in advance, and not only did it live up to my expectations (which books often don't), but it makes me very eager to read more from Alexie. "

" A quick read and I learned more about the hardships of reservation life but I couldn't really get into it. "