Cenzontle by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

112 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ poetry informative reflective slow-paced
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In this lyrical, imagistic debut, Marcelo Hernandez Castillo creates a nuanced narrative of life before, during, and after crossing the US/Mexico border. These poems explore the emotional fallout of immigration, the illusion of the American dream ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 83%
challenging 33%
sad 22%
inspiring 16%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

N/A: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 81% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

4.05

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