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katieinca's review
3.0
Reminded me a bit of [b:Running in the Family|5941|Running in the Family|Michael Ondaatje|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388278808s/5941.jpg|796428], but my (nearly fifteen-years-dated) recollection is that I was more captivated by Ondaatje's writing than Villaseñor's writing, which is fine, but not something I'm longing to read more of. A dramatic, semi-fantastical family memoir that does a terrific job of transporting you in time and place. Picks up a bit once his parents start catching sight of each other. 3.5.
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
5***** and a ❤
I read this on a friend's recommendation and was immediately caught up in the story of Villasenor's parents and grandparents. It's nonfiction, but full of old Mexican allegorical stories. There were times when, as I read, I would think "He's telling MY family's story!" After I read it (in English), I bought it for my mother (in Spanish).
UPDATE March 2008
My Hispanic book club chose this book for discussion, and I skimmed through it to refresh my memory
I read this on a friend's recommendation and was immediately caught up in the story of Villasenor's parents and grandparents. It's nonfiction, but full of old Mexican allegorical stories. There were times when, as I read, I would think "He's telling MY family's story!" After I read it (in English), I bought it for my mother (in Spanish).
UPDATE March 2008
My Hispanic book club chose this book for discussion, and I skimmed through it to refresh my memory
potatoesandmolasses's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
sierrarea_94's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
This is an absolute cultura treasure. The author did a fantastic job of conveying the magic within story telling.