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jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book I've read by Sandra Cisneros and I found the collection of short stories to be a mixed bag. I personally prefer short stories that are plot-driven over those that paint a scene or sketch a character. This collection had more sketches than plot. The stories that were more to my taste were very well-done but, while I can appreciate the artistry of the stories that weren't to my taste, I can't say that I really enjoyed them. I'll try a novel by Cisneros in the future but I think I'll steer clear of her stories.
didis_books's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mirandanoble's review against another edition
4.0
I’m already excited to reread this. I imagine myself reading it as a book club where we all gather after savoring it slowly and share the stories that feel most precious to us. It is the kind of book that I want to share with someone.
rileaf's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
piyushn's review against another edition
5.0
Decent amount of Spanish in it, but you can figure out what is going on.
"But oh kids, they's cute when they're little, but by the time they start turning ugly, it's too late, you already love them."
Oh, Sandra Cisneros~
"But oh kids, they's cute when they're little, but by the time they start turning ugly, it's too late, you already love them."
Oh, Sandra Cisneros~
driaslibrary's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
ottelien's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
lesyeux_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War
glorious_talk's review against another edition
5.0
All the stories featured incredibly real, flawed, and different people. There is an indescribable elegance in Cisneros's writing. My personal favorites were: Never Marry a Mexican, Bread, and Bien Pretty.