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368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984812278
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publication date: 19 May 2020
Description
A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events. Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,026 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
challenging 70%
tense 60%
dark 56%
reflective 31%
adventurous 30%
informative 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, Gun violence, Death of parent
368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984812278
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publication date: 19 May 2020
Description
A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events. Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,026 reviews
Moods
sad 82%
challenging 70%
tense 60%
dark 56%
reflective 31%
adventurous 30%
informative 25%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 2%
funny 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 25% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Sexual assaultModerate
Rape, Gun violence, Death of parent