Here's to You, Jesusa! by Elena Poniatowska

Here's to You, Jesusa!

Elena Poniatowska with Deanna Heikkinen (Translator)

303 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction historical memoir challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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A remarkable novel that uniquely melds journalism with fiction, by Elena Poniatowska, the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Cervantes PrizeJesusa is a tough, fiery character based on a real working-class Mexican woman whose life spanned some of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.87

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