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7.38k reviews for:
La Casa En Mango Street/The House On Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros, Sandra Cisneros, Elena Poniatowska
3.76 AVERAGE
7.38k reviews for:
La Casa En Mango Street/The House On Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros, Sandra Cisneros, Elena Poniatowska
3.76 AVERAGE
Excited to use this for a figurative language unit
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Quite poignant at times.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Cisneros is a wonderful writer. I found myself pausing to admire sentences which I have never experienced before. This story was also very relatable to me as I am Mexican America and have shared many of the emotions that Cisneros so beautifully describes.
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault
I can't believe it took me so long to read this iconic piece of Chicano literature. The House on Mango Street is a beautifully crafted collection of vignettes, featuring a primarily Latino community and their stories. I found the stories to be relatable in every way, and could draw parallels to my own experience as a Chicana nearly 40 years later. The language used feels so concrete, so real, and is accessible to a wide variety of audiences. I can see this book appealing to children and adults alike.
I went into this book not realizing it was written as a series of vignettes, and TBH... that's just not a style I typically enjoy. That being said, the author had great imagery, clear writing, and unflinching honesty. Would work well to use a chapter or two for school lessons.