Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush by Luis Alberto Urrea

Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush

Luis Alberto Urrea with Christopher Cardinale (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction magical realism adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Mr. Mendoza, Mexico's self-described king of graffiti, blesses the small town of Rosario with his sardonic wit. "Deflate your pomp or float away " he paints on the body of an unexpectedly exhumed monk. "No intelligent life for 100 kilometers," he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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