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303 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142001226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
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
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303 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142001226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.