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A review by marjreads
America Is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A challenging and heart-wrenching read, but well worth finishing! Carlos Bulosan's writing is poetically descriptive. I learned so much about America and myself while reading this book. Highly recommend this to any Filipino, but also to any American trying to better understand the country's history. Very Grapes of Wrath-eqsue.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racism, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Trafficking, and War