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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
There were moments of pure brilliance and moments when I wanted to run away from this book and not read another word.
That's a lot for such a short book.
Maybe I need to read it again some time. I don't know, my feelings are very complicated and usually I know how I feel about a book.
Anyway, I think you should read this book and make up your own mind. And I think I should read it again too.
That's a lot for such a short book.
Maybe I need to read it again some time. I don't know, my feelings are very complicated and usually I know how I feel about a book.
Anyway, I think you should read this book and make up your own mind. And I think I should read it again too.
The books discusses interesting, most importantly important, topics, questioning the position of women in society. Although, I found the approach of describing every neighbour and situations happening on Mango street, to support the author’s point, I struggled to stay engaged throughout the book. From time to time, the connection between specific examples and Esperanza were not crystal clear. I really enjoyed Sandra’s poetic writing. It felt as though reading a poem (in a very positive way), almost lyrical.
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
The vignettes are very engaging. I listened to the audiobook and the voices of the characters came through. I found many of the coming-of-age stories to be relatable. Unfortunately, the sexualization and trauma that young girls experience haven't changed in that regard.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Short but so poignant. A snapshot- yes, a snapshot in time, but even more so a snapshot glimpse into a life that is quite different from my own. Yet the emotions conveyed in them are familiar.
I loved the special intro by the author that was in my audiobook. It gave the context of why she wrote this story— her desire to read something familiar and representative of her origins.
I loved the special intro by the author that was in my audiobook. It gave the context of why she wrote this story— her desire to read something familiar and representative of her origins.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The book "La casa en Mango Street" is a Spanish book. I liked this book a lot because it helped me improve my Spanish vocabulary a lot better. I recommend this book for an intermediate level Spanish speaker because it has some challenging vocabulary. Also I really enjoyed this book because it was really interesting and different to read.