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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I inhaled this book in just a couple sittings. It is sad and intense, but so powerful. THIS is the book everything should have been talking about when it comes to an immigration story.
Beautiful and heartbreaking. One of the most realistic novels about immigration I have ever read.
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
I inhaled this book. I read it cover to cover in one sitting. ACROSS A HUNDRED MOUNTAINS is magnificently crafted, with visceral details and fascinating protagonists; at more than one moment, I found myself wondering if it was a true story. (4.5 stars)
Once I picked up this book, I was completely enthralled by story of two women with two completely different stories ending up meeting and being connected. It opened my eyes to poverty illegal immigration, and the "real" American dream.
After reading her memoir of writing this novel earlier this year, I was excited to finally read [a:Reyna Grande|136841|Reyna Grande|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1350961123p2/136841.jpg]'s labor of love: a story of a Mexican girl who immigrates to America to find the father who left and never returned. While the story is at times sad and dark, the ultimate message is one of hope and perseverance. It was a quick read that I would definitely recommend.
Realistic fiction told from two perspectives about immigration, and the joy and pain of (dis)connection. A quick and compelling read. A story about sacrifices, forgiveness, and love.