495 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316154529
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 03 April 2006
Description
Discover an epic historical novel of a young saint escaping death from Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The House of Broken Angels. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers an...
Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
emotional 56%
inspiring 48%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 36%
funny 24%
informative 24%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
dark 16%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, Gun violenceMinor
Racism495 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316154529
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 03 April 2006
Description
Discover an epic historical novel of a young saint escaping death from Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The House of Broken Angels. This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers an...
Community Reviews Summary of 582 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
emotional 56%
inspiring 48%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 36%
funny 24%
informative 24%
challenging 20%
sad 20%
dark 16%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, Gun violenceMinor
Racism