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houseofatreides's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
The book written in vignettes is a moving story of Esperanza a young girl who moves to Mango Street, her parents buying their first home. Unfortunately it is not at all what she dreamt of as a home. Through the story time passes and we see Esperanza begin to grow up over that year. The trials she faces on Mango street. The rough neighborhood and the pains of growing up in that environment. Throughout the story she begins to loose her childhood innocence through events and situations that no young girl should go through but many do. But because of those she develops a sense of self of right and wrong and of leaving Mango street to come back to help those in need. A wonderful coming of age story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
zuzannab's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
kaddyren's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book is written in short story chapters. Overall, it is enjoyable, but can be hard to immediately understand and is harshly depressing. I like how the book is centered around women. the book is character focused, but the characters don’t develop a lot - if that makes sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
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