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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
hexmex's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Cursing, Death, and Alcoholism
tania_os's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, Violence, Blood, and Child death
Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, Suicide, and War
Minor: Animal death
wifeslife's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Alcoholism, Cursing, Violence, Alcohol, Bullying, Murder, and Religious bigotry
sofipitch's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This is one of thise classics I'm mad I didn't have to read in middle/high school because it is simply stunning. I was also more religious in high school in a lot of ways the same way Antonio was so I think reading about his journey would have been interesting and I wonder if I would have gotten something conpletely different out of it. I think a lot of coming of age novels don't take children and the experiences they have in the world as seriously as this book does, while you also have enough scenes to remind you that Antonio is a child. It's a really wonder and beautiful book and I can't say anything that will do it justice in a short paragraph. I almost put it down bc the beginning is pretty slow but I'm glad I didn't
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Religious bigotry
barnacleg00se's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Important story about the intersection of Catholic and Indigenous identity present within a family of Latin American descent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
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
skullfullofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I'm always a fan of any book that questions religious beliefs and gives concrete examples in a way that makes sense for a story. The writing was fantastic, the conversations were great, and it was all wrapped up in a cultural experience that I know very little about.
Definitely recommend it for anyone to read. It covers a lot in terms of religious upbringing and conformity versus heritage and native cultures
Definitely recommend it for anyone to read. It covers a lot in terms of religious upbringing and conformity versus heritage and native cultures
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Religious bigotry
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