A review by cheye13
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Part of me wishes I had read this when I was the intended age, but another part of me is glad I got the experience to learn about this history from people in my life, and then supplement it with this novel. It's a very well-written book and a good and important story, especially for Californians. The author's note was lovely.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Death of parent

Minor: Medical content, Classism, and Mental illness

There is a moderately descriptive scene of violence during a forced mass deportation.