ishevlin's review
1.0
I really wanted to like this book, especially after a friend recommended it so highly, but I just found it painfully boring, dated, and uninspired. Serros does write in an authentic Chicana voice, but the prose is constantly interrupted by the clumsy and unnecessary addition of "concrete details". I can hear her college creative writing professor drilling Strunk & White's Elements of Style into her head ("Don't just say you stopped for coffee: tell us where you stopped and what you ordered!") Ugh. It's an easy read though, didn't take up too much of my time.
maddietori's review
emotional
funny
informative
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
3.0
cadybooks's review
funny
informative
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Racism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, Toxic friendship, and Body shaming
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Racism
bebi's review
3.0
Este libro no se me hizo la gran cosa, no me sorprendió y hasta me aburrió en algunos capítulos pero tampoco fue taaaan malo
Para mi es un libro que puedes leer en un domingo aburrido o si simplemente ya no tienes nada que leer, este libro es perfecto para esa situación.
Para mi es un libro que puedes leer en un domingo aburrido o si simplemente ya no tienes nada que leer, este libro es perfecto para esa situación.
cynireads's review
4.0
Serros' book is a refreshing retelling of the Mexican American's story and cultural struggle in America. She attacks the subject with her fervor of humor and enlightens the audience on what it takes to be a Role Model for Chicanos everywhere, while vehemently emphasizing that she's human too and quite capable of making many mistakes along the way.
I'm definitely grabbing a copy of my own soon. And would love to read more of her work.
I'm definitely grabbing a copy of my own soon. And would love to read more of her work.
stephanieisreading's review
3.0
How to Be a Chicana Role Model is full of biting wit, humor, and wonderful stories that really paint a picture of the character's life. It's not a traditional read in the sense of "here's the plot. Here's the rising action and the climax. Here's the conclusion." No, it's not that kind of read, so if you're looking for that--go elsewhere. This is more like an informal letter where you, the reader, feel like you're privy to this character's thoughts. You get some gossip. You get some cold hard facts about what it means to be Latina in a world where color lines are more visible than they should be. You also get a beautiful picture of this character as a human being--where you the reader are able to connect regardless of the color of your skin, because when you're reading it you recognize the character as beautifully human--full of flaws, ego, and capable of great things.
This is a delightful book and a quick read. I definitely recommend it
This is a delightful book and a quick read. I definitely recommend it
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