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272 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743269575
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The phenomenon of Mexican immigration to the United States is one of the most controversial issues of our time. While it is often discussed in terms of the political and economic implications, Grande, with this brilliant debut novel and her own pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
challenging 57%
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 36%
informative 31%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 15%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Abandonment, TraffickingModerate
Addiction, Alcohol, AlcoholismMinor
Body horror, Dementia, Emotional abuse272 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743269575
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The phenomenon of Mexican immigration to the United States is one of the most controversial issues of our time. While it is often discussed in terms of the political and economic implications, Grande, with this brilliant debut novel and her own pr...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
challenging 57%
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 36%
informative 31%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 15%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Abandonment, TraffickingModerate
Addiction, Alcohol, AlcoholismMinor
Body horror, Dementia, Emotional abuse