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165 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394576541
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 10 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 1,154 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 33%
funny 32%
inspiring 25%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 20% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 6% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault165 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394576541
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 10 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 1,154 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 33%
funny 32%
inspiring 25%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 20% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 6% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault