The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

Name: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (10977 reviews)
Author: Sherman Alexie

by Sherman Alexie

Contemporary Fiction Young Adult

4.6 (10,977)

4.6 stars from 10,977 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

272 pages~4.5 hr readPublished by Little, Brown and CompanyPublished 2007-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to stories about adolescents navigating impossible choices between two worlds and wrestling with identity.
You appreciate humour that doesn't shy away from real pain, told through both words and illustrations.
You value books grounded in authentic cultural experience rather than stereotypes or saviour narratives.

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You prefer stories where the protagonist's path forward feels straightforward or uncomplicated.
You're looking for a feel-good narrative where choosing ambition comes without genuine cost or heartbreak.
You want a book heavy on romance or typical high school drama plotlines.

About this book

Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take control of his future, Junior leaves his troubled school on the reservation to attend an all-white farm town high school, where he is the only Indian student besides the school mascot. The novel chronicles Junior's adolescence as a Native American boy navigating life between two worlds. The book includes illustrations by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's artwork. This edition features a foreword by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout. The story is based on the author's own experiences.

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 7 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 379 days. Typically stays discounted for 16 days.

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Currently around #27K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 37% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 10,977 reviews

Gaining approximately 36 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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