A review by analuisa4
In the Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero

2.0

The content in this book is undoubtedly important, and I appreciated the mentions of the many issues intrinsic to the American immigration system. However, the writing style was casual to a point that disrupted the ideological flow. Asides like “thanks, mom” or “I’ve always been a pussy” certainly make Guerrero more relatable, but made it hard to take seriously her authorial voice. Perhaps this is because the book was co-authored, but the writing style is inconsistent and does a disservice to the Guerrero’s story and experiences. Perhaps this would be a good book for a middle schooler to read, but as an adult memoir it fell short for me.