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maryehavens's review against another edition
1.0
I really tried but I just can't connect with this book right now. I want something I don't have to think about and can be entertained by. This book is not it. No offense to Cisneros, it's definitely me.
heymanda's review against another edition
4.0
I love the poetry in her prose. How can you resist this: "Human beings pass me on the street, and I want to reach out and strum them as if they were guitars. Sometimes all humanity strikes me as lovely. I just want to reach out and stroke someone, and say There, there, it's all right, honey. There, there, there."
My favorites were "Eleven," "Never Marry a Mexican," and "Bien Pretty," but like most short story collections, there were definitely highs and lows. But for me, none of the lows dipped too far. Also, Cisneros' stories are character-driven, which I prefer. If you tend towards more plot-driven stories, these may not be for you. Still, I'd recommend this collection to anyone interested in strong, intelligent female characters who are still human enough to be foolish and fall in love.
My favorites were "Eleven," "Never Marry a Mexican," and "Bien Pretty," but like most short story collections, there were definitely highs and lows. But for me, none of the lows dipped too far. Also, Cisneros' stories are character-driven, which I prefer. If you tend towards more plot-driven stories, these may not be for you. Still, I'd recommend this collection to anyone interested in strong, intelligent female characters who are still human enough to be foolish and fall in love.
_eliza's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the title piece the most! some slightly graphic stuff, more high school than Middle school
abitters's review against another edition
4.0
A collection of stories that examine love, relationships, and the overall female experience on the Mexican and American side of the border. Honestly, I wasn’t as engaged with the subject matter as I was with the descriptions and use of figurative language. Cisneros is a master at creating sensory details that bring the reader into the stories. A great mentor text for excellent writing.
nessisbooked's review against another edition
4.0
✨3.5✨
The voices of my grandma, great grandma, ancestors were all throughout these short stories. I love Sandra Cisneros writing style, so familiar and full of humor.
The voices of my grandma, great grandma, ancestors were all throughout these short stories. I love Sandra Cisneros writing style, so familiar and full of humor.
carrrissa's review against another edition
3.0
It’s a little harder to rate a collection of short stories because there were some stories i loved and some i didn’t like as much. Unlike The House On Mango Street (which I read a long time ago but remember that I loved), Woman Hollering Creek is told from all different characters, so it was a little harder to motivate myself to keep reading on to the next story about a character I didn’t feel attached to. My favorite stories were “Eleven”, “My Tocaya”, and “Little Mitacles, Kept Promises”, a catalogue of prayers left for saints. I couldn’t really get into “Eyes of Zapata” one of the longest stories in the book. “Woman Hollering Creek”, “Never Mary a Mexican” and “Bien Pretty” I’m glad I read, even though they were a little harder to get into.
bidibidibombom's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
mary_spitzer's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a collection of short stories so it’s always hit or miss but overall very good!
dolcezzina21's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful and beautifully written. A perfect read for any woman. A short book of stories that packs a powerful punch so it takes time to read it, feel it, and be moved by it.