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Flight: A Novel — Kindle Edition

Flight: A Novel is a Kindle edition of Sherman Alexie's novel about Zits, a troubled teenager whose journey through several periods of American history explores the roles of hero, villain, and victim. The listing describes a blend of magical realism, humor, and difficult themes.

At a glance

Follows Zits, a fifteen-year-old navigating foster care, alienation, anger, and identity.
A time-traveling plot moves through violent episodes in American history, including the civil rights movement and the Battle of Little Bighorn.
The listing says this ebook includes an illustrated author biography with rare photographs.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The story combines historical settings with magical realism and a central coming-of-age arc.
The ebook lists screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Open Road Media
Publication date	October 15, 2013
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	196 pages
ISBN-13	978-1480457263
File size	5.5 MB

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in character-driven fiction addressing Native American identity and American history.
Readers open to a mix of painful subject matter and humor.

Less suited to

Readers seeking light, low-conflict fiction. The plot description includes abuse, alienation, violence, and a character taking up a gun.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 1,203 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars22%22%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback describes an emotionally powerful, engaging story that readers also find humorous, with positive comments about the writing and authenticity. These impressions fit the listing's combination of painful experiences, historical episodes, and humor. Feedback also names both high-school-age readers and adults as an audience. The aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, though ratings alone do not establish why individual readers responded as they did.

Positive themes

Customers praise the emotional impact and engaging story.
Readers appreciate the humor alongside sad situations.
Feedback highlights the writing style and a voice seen as authentic.

Frequently asked questions

What is Flight: A Novel about?

It follows Zits, a troubled teenager who experiences several historical moments through a time-traveling journey, prompting him to confront the perspectives of hero, villain, and victim.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing states that screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the Kindle edition?

The listing gives a print length of 196 pages and a file size of 5.5 MB.

Does the story include difficult themes?

Yes. The description includes foster-care hardship, abuse, alienation, anger, and violence, alongside humor and a coming-of-age story.