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187 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385061186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 04 November 1970
Description
Jose Antonio Villarreal illuminates here the world of pochos, Americans whose parents come to the United States from Mexico. Set in Depression-era California, the novel focuses on Richard, a young pocho who experiences the intense conflict between...
Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
187 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385061186
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 04 November 1970
Description
Jose Antonio Villarreal illuminates here the world of pochos, Americans whose parents come to the United States from Mexico. Set in Depression-era California, the novel focuses on Richard, a young pocho who experiences the intense conflict between...
Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassment