The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Can't believe I waited this long to read this one!

Although others have told me how much this book makes them laugh, more than anything else, it made me cry. Alexie does give a humorous spin on the hard and tragic events in Junior's life, but I was more wrapped up in the keen observations Junior makes about his own life, the people around him, the reservation, and the White world. I was mesmerized by this book because it was filled with insights like this: “Yep, my daddy was an undependable drunk. But he'd never missed any of my organized games, concerts, plays, or picnics. He may not have loved me perfectly, but he loved me as well as he could” (p. 189).

Such a good book. I don't even know how to talk about it. It's a coming of age story; grappling with identity; love, sorrow; who we are and what makes us who we are. So good.