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youmns's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Catholic-themed, this is the story of a Mexican-American boy coming of age during and immediately after WWII. Antonio sees death come for various people in various ways, is exposed to different religions and beliefs, and navigates these topics through his child's lens.
Heavy stuff, beautifully written.
I did not love the narration, and certainly got the impression that the narrator was chosen because he's bilingual.
Heavy stuff, beautifully written.
I did not love the narration, and certainly got the impression that the narrator was chosen because he's bilingual.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, and Gun violence
scytheria's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Animal death, and Child death
meganpbennett's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
After moving to New Mexico, I learned about Bless Me Ultima, and it ended up on my TBR pile. I finally read it as part of both Banned Books Week celebration and Hispanic Heritage month. It was an interesting book, following the narrator, Tony, as he navigates his life after his grandmother, Ultima, comes to live with his family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Bullying, Blood, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Vomit, and Animal death
talypollywaly's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, and Animal death
discobitchxl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Of everything I have ever picked up and read, this one had the most affect on me longterm. Anaya's heartwarming tale of culture and spirituality is one that touched my core. It's something that everyone should read when they have a chance. As one of the most influential pieces of Chicano literature of all time, it's almose guaranteed that this is a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Violence, Gun violence, Grief, and Child death
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