A review by manaledi
Balún Canán by Rosario Castellanos

4.0

I read this for a class on Culture and Power in Latin America as a way to 1) read a woman, and 2) get an alternative narrative that is not Vasconcelos. The variety of narrative perspectives makes for an interesting read and a way to understand the point of view of landowners faced with Cardenas's reforms. It is interesting in its historical context, but not as broadly interesting today, despite obvious similarities regarding education and the rights of indigenous peoples.