TATDPTI - p 53

     The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is just what the name says, the true story of a kid named Arnold who lives on an Indian reservation. He has a brain condition he calls water on the brain that left him with all sorts of physical challenges. The Indian reservation he lives on is filled with people, Indians, who have given up any hope for a better life. Arnold's father is a drunk and the family dog, Oscar, gets sick and needs medicine the family can't afford. Eventually the dad shoots Oscar because the dog is so sick.

     Arnold obviously faces a lot of challenges on the reservation. He figures out he is being taught from the same school book his mother used when she was a student. He gets so upset he throws the book at his teacher. This book should be depressing but it is hilarious and entertaining. I am really enjoying this book. The author finds a way to write that makes things funny while the reality is still depressing. I didn't think I was going to like this book but I definitely do. I am happy I have to read this book.