kalijarrard's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I’m not typically a nonfiction reader, but this book was fantastic. Urrea’s narrative structure is gripping and informative in a way that does not feel overly-academic. Oftentimes, immigration is viewed as a rather amorphous and political concept, but this book cuts to the heart and humanity of the process. It has definitely inspired me to explore more literature in this genre.
Graphic: Xenophobia, Death, Abandonment, and Rape
melanders_07's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
very beautiful writing on an important topic that is rarely talked about
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Abandonment, Death, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Racism, and Rape
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