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bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
3.0
Margarita Engle uses verse to describe the dual identity she felt growing up as a Cuban American girl in the 1950s, including during the Cold War when Cubans aren't trusted in the United States. She appears to feel more at home in colorful, farmland of her mother's country. The verse in vibrant and pulls the reader into Cuba and into Margarita's identity issues as a child.
Upper elementary/Middle school
Upper elementary/Middle school
readwithpassion's review against another edition
5.0
This is a poignant memoir in verse about Margarita’s experience as a child of two cultures. Her words float across the page. Margarita beautifully balances the vibrance of Cuba and the noise of Los Angeles during Cold War and Missile Crisis. The title reflects the content because this book has wings. It lifts readers to another time and place in history and vividly captures her childhood.
kymme's review against another edition
4.0
Hay muchas poémas bonitas aquí. A mí los que describe los detalles de los problemas entre los Estados Unidos y Cuba son muy interestantes, pero prefiero los que enfocarse en las experiencias mundanas de esta niña. Nunca he leído un libro de poesía tan autobiográfica como eso. A mí me gusta mucho, pero hay muchas palabras españoles que no conozí, pues mi experiencia de leer fue muy lenta.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think my mind can fully process yet how much I loved Margarita Engle's beautiful memoir in verse. I need to come back and write a longer review when I'm not feeling ALL THE THINGS all at once.
Lovers of Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming will love Enchanted Air. Put this book on your TBR list and look for it to hit bookstores in August.
Lovers of Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming will love Enchanted Air. Put this book on your TBR list and look for it to hit bookstores in August.
theoglibrarianmom's review against another edition
5.0
I've decided to write my memoir in verse and I enjoyed reading this one for inspiration. Beautifully written!
caitlinalrogers's review against another edition
5.0
I love Margarita Engle. Her stories are always so beautiful and the realness of the story resonates with the soul, in a way that is only enhanced by the poetic verse of the book.
kiperoo's review against another edition
5.0
Such a moving, beautifully-written memoir. Absolutely gorgeous!