Scan barcode
A review by kelsiandherbookshelf
L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón
5.0
LA Weather tells the story of the Alavarado’s, an affluent Mexican American family that is at the mercy of Los Angeles’ unpredictable and violent weather. The Alavarado family drama is anything but few and far between; for this family, when it rains, it pours: LGBTQ, infidelity, mental illness, deportation, and sexual assault. Although these topics are quite heavy, Maria Amparo Escandón writes with an appropriate humor and sensitivity that does not overwhelm the reader.
The chapters are divided by the months of the year and within each chapter, there are dated sections, similar to a diary. This format allows the reader to truly delve into the life of each family member and experience the family’s growth over time.
The weather is a significant aspect of this story and serves not only as a major aspect of the plot but also creative symbolism.
I valued the author’s inclusion of facts about Los Angeles’ rich Spanish history that often goes untold, the damage gentrification causes, and the illustration of a family who blends and practices different religions.
The chapters are divided by the months of the year and within each chapter, there are dated sections, similar to a diary. This format allows the reader to truly delve into the life of each family member and experience the family’s growth over time.
The weather is a significant aspect of this story and serves not only as a major aspect of the plot but also creative symbolism.
I valued the author’s inclusion of facts about Los Angeles’ rich Spanish history that often goes untold, the damage gentrification causes, and the illustration of a family who blends and practices different religions.