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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian is an interesting, pretty easy read. It seemed almost too easy, but at the same time it's enjoyable to take a break from the higher reading level. The more basic structure, so long as it's well written provides interesting insight. It's easier to see why Sherman Alexie is writing parts in the book in comparison to Toni Morrison. For example it's easier to see the significance of the geometry book than it is to make the connection between Soaphead Church and Cholly in The Bluest Eye. It's also easier to follow the way Sherman sets up the setting, establishes conflict, then starts building on this conflict. I guess my point is that while it's an easier book to read, I don't feel like I'm learning any less about literature. It's like instead of muscles and organs, we're looking at a model of a skeleton for books.