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desterman's review against another edition
3.0
Set in Parramatta, this is a lovely collection of vignettes from the perspective of 15 year old Michael and his experiences of love, lust, grief, school, family and friendship. Sparse, authentic writing.
hcube3's review
4.0
I definitely feel that having read The House on Mango Street I have a better idea of what this book is trying to do; the lack of one continuous narrative provides a sense of greater verisimilitude. And it helps that I'm familiar with Parramatta, and there's a power to suggesting that stories this ordinary are worth telling.
missusb21's review
4.0
Strong writing, strong emotion, strong sense of location and immediacy. Tight and controlled.
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