Scan barcode
272 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780785742272
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 April 1994
Description
A masterpiece of Hispanic literature from one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists (Denver Post). This is the involving story of Antonio, a boy facing the conflicts in his life with the help of Ultima, a curandera who cures with herbs...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,869 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
mysterious 41%
inspiring 31%
sad 30%
adventurous 26%
challenging 24%
dark 23%
hopeful 18%
tense 16%
informative 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, Religious bigotryModerate
Gun violence, Child death, Animal deathMinor
Vomit
272 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780785742272
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 April 1994
Description
A masterpiece of Hispanic literature from one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists (Denver Post). This is the involving story of Antonio, a boy facing the conflicts in his life with the help of Ultima, a curandera who cures with herbs...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,869 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
mysterious 41%
inspiring 31%
sad 30%
adventurous 26%
challenging 24%
dark 23%
hopeful 18%
tense 16%
informative 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, Religious bigotryModerate
Gun violence, Child death, Animal deathMinor
Vomit