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bookishandjoyceful's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Maria E Andreu delivers a wonderful story of Ana who is a young girl who has recently moved to New Jersey from Argentina and is learning English and trying to navigate a new school in a new country. Ana meets a young man, Harrison in one of her classes and instantly building a church on him, but when she connects with another boy in her ESL class, Neo, she is confused with what her heart wants while she navigates this new world with a new language and culture.
This was a quick listen, thank you @libro.fm for the Educator ALC. I enjoyed this, but it was fairly predictable, but the characters were extremely lovable and gave a window like view into what it is like for students making a big move and navigating this new world. This is greatly because I much rather a plot-driven book, whereas this book was more about character development. I enjoyed it, but if you are extremely driven by a fast paced, action packed book, this one may need to be put on your TBR until you are ready for a relaxing character-driven book.
This was a quick listen, thank you @libro.fm for the Educator ALC. I enjoyed this, but it was fairly predictable, but the characters were extremely lovable and gave a window like view into what it is like for students making a big move and navigating this new world. This is greatly because I much rather a plot-driven book, whereas this book was more about character development. I enjoyed it, but if you are extremely driven by a fast paced, action packed book, this one may need to be put on your TBR until you are ready for a relaxing character-driven book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, Bullying, and Racism
allisonletts's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.75
I loved this book. I loved the way it was written, and how well it conveyed that Ana was learning English and missing pieces of conversations. It was sweet and poignant. It’s about high schoolers, and definitely for a teen audience, but I’m in my early thirties and I learned something new about the human experience in reading this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Violence
Lots of brief references to xenophobia, and one incident of xenophobic violence.melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
Wow, I loved this book so much! It was written so beautifully; definitely like poetry, which is fitting since Ana is a poet! This book explores what it is like to feel like an outsider and not have the words to express yourself the way you want to. I absolutely loved the themes and messages of this book. I also found the romance really adorable and was happy with the way it ended!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Misogyny, and Racism
kindredbooks's review
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I received a gifted copy of Love in English from HCC Frenzy in exchange for an honest review.
Here’s something ironic: I don’t have the words for a story that seems to be almost like a love letter to learning the language that is English. I’m definitely not as eloquent and playful with words as Ana is in this story as she learns English, having arrived in America from Argentina. With the help of a cute boy in math class, a boy in her ESL class and a new friend in art class, Ana learns that life and English can both be quite complicated with new rules to be learned. I found her love of poetry and learning endearing, charming, and wonderful. The way that English is seen from a new immigrant is enlightening as there truly are so many rules and expressions in the English language that do not make sense. Even so, there is a love for languages in this story that I believe English speakers and multilingual speakers will all appreciate.
Here’s something ironic: I don’t have the words for a story that seems to be almost like a love letter to learning the language that is English. I’m definitely not as eloquent and playful with words as Ana is in this story as she learns English, having arrived in America from Argentina. With the help of a cute boy in math class, a boy in her ESL class and a new friend in art class, Ana learns that life and English can both be quite complicated with new rules to be learned. I found her love of poetry and learning endearing, charming, and wonderful. The way that English is seen from a new immigrant is enlightening as there truly are so many rules and expressions in the English language that do not make sense. Even so, there is a love for languages in this story that I believe English speakers and multilingual speakers will all appreciate.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Racism, and Violence
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