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Gabi, a Girl in Pieces
by Isabel Quintero
Reading this was like seeing bits and pieces of my life play out on the page. So many events, characters, and thoughts resonated with me in a way I hadn't fully experienced before. As I continue to read Latino fiction, something I hadn't sought out before despite being one of the whitish brown people of the world, this story blew me away. The struggles between mother and daughter, a father more concerned with his next fix than his own children, and how shitty people in high school can be -- dang. I especially enjoyed the use of Spanish in the text, the poetry written by Gabi included, and the mini-rants Gabi went on in her journal. So much of it reminded me of being a teen. Simply an amazing read.
Don't let how I phrase things fool you either, I think anyone can read this. Knowing about American Latino culture would probably help, but this book has some pretty universal themes anyone can get behind.
Don't let how I phrase things fool you either, I think anyone can read this. Knowing about American Latino culture would probably help, but this book has some pretty universal themes anyone can get behind.