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paig35mith's review against another edition
3.0
So I felt torn about if I should give the book 3 or 4 stars. I wasn't sure which one because though I enjoyed the book certain things felt either incomplete or unnecessary. The book is written from different characters' point of views but it feels like some stories are incomplete or unnecessary. I get why they did it but it feels like there was supposed to be more. But ultimately I enjoyed the book and the ending actually caught me off guard. I knew something was coming but not what happened.
jacks623's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readwithmorgan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Melancholy and compelling
jenni_r's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
emungai's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
2.5
lehnert's review against another edition
5.0
Shocking
This book tells the tales of human beings. Oh how interesting they are. Tears and laughter, that's the sign of a great book.
This book tells the tales of human beings. Oh how interesting they are. Tears and laughter, that's the sign of a great book.
keeleymack's review against another edition
4.0
"People do what they have to in this life. We try to get from one end of it to the other with dignity and with honor. We do the best we can."
Beautiful book.
Beautiful book.
obarrera22's review
medium-paced
4.0
I read this book because I am teaching it, but it was surprisingly interesting and engaging. The ending is sad and says a lot about what the author thinks about the immigrant experience. It doesn’t all have to be sad :(
indianajane's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0