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192 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679738565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 March 1992
Description
This volume is a collection of short stories originally published in 1991 that reflect the author's experience of being surrounded by American influences while still being familiarly bound to her Mexican heritage as she grew-up north of the Mexico...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,129 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 34%
funny 32%
inspiring 24%
dark 20%
challenging 19%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 21% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | N/A: 6% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Violence192 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679738565
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 March 1992
Description
This volume is a collection of short stories originally published in 1991 that reflect the author's experience of being surrounded by American influences while still being familiarly bound to her Mexican heritage as she grew-up north of the Mexico...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,129 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 34%
funny 32%
inspiring 24%
dark 20%
challenging 19%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 21% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 9% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | N/A: 6% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Violence