Reviews

Caramelo or Puro Cuento by Sandra Cisneros

marcird's review against another edition

3.0

I deeply wanted to like this book so much more than I actually did.

anaforgia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

mwalla's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

toriann0926's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

marschwartz's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jennjennsan's review against another edition

5.0

Definitely my kind of book. I love Sandra Cisneros, she writes in, my opinion, so well that I always feel like I have lived as a part of her character's history; especially in this book. A book of family, heritage, experiences and full of history; it's always great to learn some extra facts! Well written and makes me really miss my own family and stories.

helamansanchez's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

lavrendy's review against another edition

3.0

3.5!

Multi-generational stories can be both dry and fascinating, and this book had moments for both. I loved Lala’s narration and was less interested in the stories of her distant relatives, although it did all come together to paint a beautiful picture of life as Mexican-Americans.

irene_lear's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

liliantreacy's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25