Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Esperanza Rising

Pam Muñoz Ryan with Trini Alvarado (Narrator)

4 hours, 30 minutes first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
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Description

Esperanza Ortega possesses all the treasures a young girl could want: fancy dresses; a beautiful home filled with servants in the bountiful region of Aguascalientes, Mexico; and the promise of one day rising to Mama's position and presiding over a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,812 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
hopeful 71%
inspiring 66%
sad 42%
reflective 41%
adventurous 28%
informative 20%
challenging 19%
tense 11%
lighthearted 7%
dark 4%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.96

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