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emeraldgarnet's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely wonderful. Esmeralda Santiago beautifully describes what it can feel like to be an immigrant.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Santiago's memoir about growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to New York with her mom and 8 siblings when she was a pre-teen. I loved Santiago's writing style.
courtz531's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Great book! I enjoyed the second half of the book better. The nuanced detail highlighted cultural differences and similarities after Esmerelda and her family left PR. The discussion of family dynamics was also engaging.
karinlib's review
4.0
Esmeralda Santiago has written a wonderful memoir of her early, somewhat chaotic life in Puerto Rico and Brooklyn.
ailiaris25's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Vomit and Alcoholism
alannar2422's review
5.0
This book was so eye opening and Esmeralda's story was one of heartbreak and hope. Through this book I was able to understand what my ancestor's went through and learn more about my culture. A very beautifully written novel I will remember for years to come.
alyssayuminelson's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
It was easy to read, and I enjoyed learning about the puerto rican/nuyorican experience. However it felt like a story I've read before.