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7.42k reviews for:
La Casa En Mango Street/The House On Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros, Sandra Cisneros, Elena Poniatowska
3.76 AVERAGE
7.42k reviews for:
La Casa En Mango Street/The House On Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros, Sandra Cisneros, Elena Poniatowska
3.76 AVERAGE
Love the writing style and the short chapters made it easy to read very quickly; overall I didn't really connect with it and I can't shame the book for that because inherently it wasn't written for me or intended to be relatable to me! Love the prose the whole book is very beautifully written
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
fast-paced
A simple book that covers tough concepts like rape/assault, abuse, identity, friendship and trust, and family. I enjoyed the messaging about aspects that make up a house vs a home. I felt that I would’ve especially enjoyed reading these vignettes into people’s lives that often reflected my own when I was younger.
This is a book I have wanted to read for a long time, based off of all the hype I've heard about it; however, it didn't meet those expectations. It was a good book, don't get me wrong, but it just didn't accomplish what I expected. This is an extremely short book written in a series of vignettes. I loved the originality of this, but some of the vignettes majorly trumped (sorry for lack of a better word) over the other vignettes. There were a decent amount of vignettes that left me empty. Yes, there were some that were very powerful and awe inspiring, but some just left me feeling blank. This is a strong, powerful feminist novel, and I really did enjoy that. Also, just as a side-note, the introduction to this novel is absolutely amazing, fabulous, and all of the other positive adjectives out there. I actually enjoyed the introduction more than some of the vignettes. Just because this novel is so short, I would have to recommend it, but don't go in thinking it's going to be this above-five-star book.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
A nice read, and a lovely way to experience a neighborhood, but didn't stand out as anything super special. I can see why it's a Chicago staple, but it's not like the best book of all time.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Tbh, I liked the introduction more than the actual book. That said, I absolutely loved the story and (especially) the writing in the intro, and I can’t wait to pick up another book by her.
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