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tania_os's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Suicide, and War
Minor: Animal death
meganpbennett's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
After moving to New Mexico, I learned about Bless Me Ultima, and it ended up on my TBR pile. I finally read it as part of both Banned Books Week celebration and Hispanic Heritage month. It was an interesting book, following the narrator, Tony, as he navigates his life after his grandmother, Ultima, comes to live with his family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail