I like books with pictures

April 25, 2008 karrisa

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

This book has very good comic relief even though it discuses difficult topics. Maybe this is what teens enjoy about it. I would think all of these negative topics would depress a teen (or anyone else for that matter) but apparently its popular so Im wrong. This is definitely a “boy book” with selective female appeal. With its dark cover adorned by toy cowboys and indians and the “taped in” comics that draw you to the book. I think a lot of guys would read it. I think the humor is appealing for guys too. This is refreshing tho because these qualities make the story more unique to the reader.

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  • 1. Linda&hellip  | 

    Remember that in a teen world negative isn’t necessarily depressing. It can be affirming, a way for a teen to see that others have similar struggles or that others have lives worse than their own. From an adult perspective it might seem depressing. From a teen perspective it’s simply validation.

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